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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients
 

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup melted butter, warm not hot
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups finely grated carrots
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. If not already done, shred the carrots and set them aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with both the white and brown sugars until smooth. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the shredded carrots.
  • Evenly distribute the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Using a piping bag with your preferred tip, generously frost the cooled cupcakes.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Serving: 1cupcake, Calories: 441kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 87mg, Sodium: 386mg, Potassium: 132mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 43g, Vitamin A: 3885IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg
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