About this recipe
Carrot cake cupcakes offer a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake. These individual treats, packed with grated carrot and warm spices, provide a moist and flavorful dessert. Their convenient size makes them perfect for parties or as quick snacks. As an ideal Easter Sunday treat, these carrot cake cupcakes bring a sweet and festive touch to any gathering. The rich cream cheese frosting complements the spiced cake, creating a balanced and satisfying bite. Enjoy these miniature delights as a simple, yet elegant, Easter treat.
Video recipe on YouTube
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/1klyCc-5VhE
KitchenAid® 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, Contour Silver
Knead & shred at the next level with 2x the power in the bowl than Tilt-head stand mixer*; 3-point locking bowl for stability. *Compared to KSM150 when measuring peak HP in the bowl; above speed 2
11 distinct speeds for power and control – from our powerful speed 10 to our most delicate 1/2 speed, this mixer has power and control from high to low, and everything in between.
Ingredients
Serves 4 – 5
Can make about 11 cups
[dry ingredients]
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour – https://amzn.to/4iFVgLM
- 1 tsp Baking Soda – https://amzn.to/4j7UOpZ
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon – https://amzn.to/4izUgcn
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves (or all spice) – https://amzn.to/4iO2opw
- 1/2 tsp Salt – https://amzn.to/4iN42HV
[wet ingredients]
- 2 pcs Egg (room temperature) – https://amzn.to/4kOi4e8
- 1/2 cup White Sugar – https://amzn.to/4hxzrx4
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar – https://amzn.to/4kN6iAG
- 2/3 cup Oil – https://amzn.to/4itdnF0
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract – https://amzn.to/4ivgPPq
- 1/2 cup Pecan Chopped (toasted) – https://amzn.to/4bOn2n9
- 1 and 1/2 cup Carrots (shredded) – https://amzn.to/4bV1mpw
[iching]
- 1 stick or 4 oz Salted Butter – https://amzn.to/4bYgbYf
- 8 oz Cream Cheese – https://amzn.to/4bNLaGp
- 1 and 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar – https://amzn.to/4bSnDEr
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract – https://amzn.to/4ivgPPq
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Combine all the dry ingredients and set aside
- In the Mixer, add egg, white sugar, brown sugar, and oil and mix
- Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved
- Switch the mixer’s paddle to
- Add the pecan, carrots and continue to mix
- Once all mixed, scoop the batter and pour it in the cup cake mold
- Bake for 15 to 20 mins.
- Check using the toothpick test to see if the baking is done
- Cool it down
[iching]
- Put the butter, and cream cheese in the mixing bowl and cream it
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and continue to mix until it gets creamy
- Transfer in the piping bag
[assemble]
- Put the icing on top of the cupcakes
- Serve it!
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