Carrot Cake Cupcakes

carrot cake cupcakes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Moist and delicious carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese icing.

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    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.
  2. 2

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl.

     

  3. 3

    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.

     

  4. 4

    Divide the batter between 12 cupcake liners and bake for 18 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. 5
    carrot cake cupcakes

    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!

     

  6. 6

    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.

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