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Three carrot cupcakes arranged on a plate.
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cups (6 ¼ oz/177 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup (4 oz/115 g) dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (6 fl oz/170 ml) neutral flavored vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs , at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups (7 oz/210 g) grated carrots
  • ½ cup (2 ½ oz/71 g) toasted pecans, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 cups (16 oz/454 g) cream cheese frosting
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, milk and vanilla.

  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well mixed. Fold in the carrots and the nuts (if using).

  5. Divide batter evenly, up to ¾ of the way full.

  6. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  8. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, you can frost them with my cream cheese frosting. I scattered extra toasted pecans over the frosting for a little extra something.

  9. Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. For longer storage, these cupcakes can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Defrost for two hours at room temperature.