Simply Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a moist, spiced dessert made with freshly grated carrots and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, mix oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Add walnuts if using.
Divide the batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely before frosting with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For extra moist cupcakes, use finely grated carrots.
These cupcakes freeze well; store without frosting for up to 3 months.