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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting - Tasty

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a classic dessert. The cream cheese frosting balances the spice perfectly during testing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin Tin
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Frosting

  • 1 cream cheese frosting Prepared or homemade

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cupcake batter ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Once cool, frost the cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

This recipe makes about 12 standard-sized cupcakes. For a cozy, traditional flavor, use fresh carrots.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
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