Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Description
There’s something undeniably comforting about carrot cake, especially when it’s tucked into a perfectly portioned cupcake. Soft, moist, and filled with warm spices, these carrot cake cupcakes are topped with a luscious creamy frosting that complements every bite. They’re the perfect balance of cozy flavors and homemade charm, making them just as welcome at a holiday gathering as they are for an everyday treat.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a spring brunch, or simply sharing dessert with family and friends, these cupcakes are sure to brighten the occasion. Beautiful to serve and even better to enjoy, they bring together timeless flavors in a way that feels both comforting and memorable—one delicious cupcake at a time.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Use paper or foil cupcake liners for the best outcome.
If you don't have liners, lightly spray the muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl.
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In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, vanilla, and carrot. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture one cup at a time, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped nuts if using.
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Divide the batter between 12 cupcake liners placed in a muffin pan(s) and bake for 18 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove cupcakes from the oven and transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Cool completely before icing. Decorate with a signature "carrot" - or sprinkle additional chopped walnuts on top!
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These are delicious covered in our Cream Cheese Icing!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Serving Size 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 332kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.4g26%
- Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
- Sodium 220mg10%
- Potassium 160mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 43.5g15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 3.1g7%
- Vitamin A 3820 IU
- Vitamin C 1.8 mg
- Calcium 46 mg
- Iron 1.4 mg
- Vitamin E 1.7 mg
- Vitamin K 12 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
- Folate 48 mcg
- Magnesium 18 mg
- Zinc 0.5 mg
- Selenium 8 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
