Carrot cake cupcakes
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Take a bite of our easy carrot cake cupcakes, a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. Adorned with velvety, classic cream cheese frosting, a sprinkle of walnuts, and a hint of grated carrots, these cupcakes are as tasty as they are beautiful. Whether you crave a warm, spicy kick or a sweet afternoon indulgence, this simple recipe promises moist, flavourful cupcakes that will quickly become your go-to for homemade sweet treats.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
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Carrots
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200 g |
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Walnuts
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80 g |
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Unsalted butter
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120 g |
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Sugar
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120 g |
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Vanilla pod (the seeds) or 1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 |
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Ground cinnamon
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2 tsp |
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Ground nutmeg
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½ tsp |
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Ground ginger
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½ tsp |
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Apple sauce
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150 g |
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Eggs
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2 |
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Flour
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250 g |
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Baking powder
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2½ tsp |
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Baking soda
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½ tsp |
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Salt
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½ tsp |
Frosting
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Cream cheese
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250 g |
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Icing sugar
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50 g |
Instructions
Frosting
Tips
Let all ingredients come to room temperature to make sure they are easy to whisk together. This is especially important for the frosting as you might experience lumps or need to whisk for too long, ruining the texture if the cream cheese is too cold. You can always let the finished frosting rest in the fridge to chill slightly for 30 minutes before decorating the cupcakes.
Tips
You can bake the carrot cake muffins the day before to save time. This way, you do not need to wait for them to cool either. However, we recommend adding the frosting close to the serving, so the cupcakes do not turn soggy.
Other recipes
Easy carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
If you are looking for something sweet with a spicy kick, these carrot cake cupcakes are a good option. Decorated with cream cheese frosting, walnuts, and grated carrots, they look beautiful and taste amazing. They are easy to make, so there is a short way to serve a delightfully moist and flavourful cupcake for a sweet afternoon treat, dessert table, or whenever you are in the mood for freshly baked cupcakes.
Sweetened with apple sauce and delicately spiced
The small carrot cakes are sweetened with apple sauce and infused with a delicate blend of spices. The apple sauce brings a natural sweetness and ensures each cupcake is wonderfully moist, creating a tender crumb and a natural sweetness that enhances the sweetness of the carrots and balances the spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add a warm, comforting, and aromatic depth, resulting in cupcakes with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice with a luxuriously soft and moist texture.
Classic frosting and chopped walnuts
You never go wrong with a classic cream cheese frosting. With only a few ingredients, it is as simple as it is delicious, offering a light and airy texture as well as an irresistible, sweet flavour. It goes with almost any cake, but it is especially popular with different types of carrot cakes, including this cupcake version. The sweet frosting complements the warm spices and sweet carrots in the cakes, making for a delightful topping you do not want to miss. On top of the frosting, a touch of grated carrots and chopped walnuts makes sure you will come back for seconds. The carrots add a fresh, slightly crisp, and juicy burst, while the walnuts add a delightful crunch and a nutty, rich, and slightly bitter flavour to complement the sweetness in the cupcakes and frosting. In addition, both contribute to elevating the look of the carrot cake cupcakes. Check out our other recipes with cream cheese frosting, for example, our rich carrot chocolate cake, our Easter cupcakes with chocolate eggs, and our carrot cake with dates.
Perfect to serve for a crowd
Cupcakes are ideal when you are serving a group of guests, as everyone can easily grab one and enjoy it without having to slice and serve anything. With their moist base, rich cream cheese frosting, and delightful spices, kids and adults alike will love them, making them even more ideal for a crowd since you cater to everyone's likings with just one cupcake flavour. Serve them for a festive Easter celebration, birthdays, or any other get-together with family and friends.
Experiment with carrot cake classics
You can add all the carrot cake classics to this cupcake recipe, letting you experiment and make your absolute favourites. It already contains most of the classic spices, but you can try adding cardamom to round off the flavours. Other classics include raisins, chocolate chips or chunks, and various nuts, for example, hazelnuts, in addition to or instead of walnuts. Raisins bring a chewy texture and a burst of natural sweetness to each bite, complementing the subtle spiciness of the cupcakes, while chocolate introduces a rich, decadent element. These extra ingredients will give your carrot cake cupcakes the full carrot cake experience, offering a classic and delicious taste and texture.
