Carrot cake lovers, rejoice! These Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the perfect combination of moist, fluffy, and indulgent. With a rich, spiced carrot cake base topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a sweet treat for yourself. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cupcakes are a must-try for all dessert enthusiasts!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until combined. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost: For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until fluffy. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Final Thoughts
These Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with a creamy topping that takes them to the next level. Perfect for spring gatherings, holiday celebrations, or just a cozy afternoon snack. Enjoy them fresh, or store them in an airtight container for a treat all week long!
Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until combined. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting.
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