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Simply Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Name: Simply Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 and 1/3 cups (166g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/3 cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce,sour cream, or plain yogurt, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups (200g) peeled,shredded, and coarsely choppedcarrots* (about 3 large carrots); optional add-in: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; raisins; Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; optional garnish: white chocolate carrot topper (see Notes) and/or finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

22m

Total Time

37m

This simply irresistible recipe for carrot cake cupcakes combines warm spices, shredded carrots, and a hint of sweetness. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. Add nuts and raisins for extra texture and flavor. Optional white chocolate carrots make for a charming decoration.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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(Servings: 12)

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1 and 1/3 cups (166g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1/3 cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce,sour cream, or plain yogurt, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 and 1/2 cups (200g) peeled,shredded, and coarsely choppedcarrots* (about 3 large carrots)

optional add-in: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; raisins

8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

optional garnish: white chocolate carrot topper (see Notes) and/or finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Nutrition Facts

Calories

562kcal

28%
Fat

25g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

79g

3%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

56g

2%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

74mg

3%
Sodium

211mg

10%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Simply Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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