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Best Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Best Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the best carrot cake cupcakes with luscious cream cheese frosting. These moist and flavorful treats are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8.25 oz) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
  • 1½ cups peeled and finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3½ to 4 cups powdered sugar (adjust to desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-count muffin tin with liners.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a bowl.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs, sugars, then add oil, vanilla, pineapple, carrots, and walnuts.
  4. Make the Batter: Gently stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill and Bake: Divide batter into liners and bake for 25–27 minutes.
  6. Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
  7. Frost and Finish: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with walnuts.

Notes

  • For added texture, fold in shredded coconut to the cupcake batter.
  • To enhance flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the frosted cupcakes.

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