Best 5 Bunny Face Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful whimsy of Bunny Face Carrot Cake Cupcakes, an adorable treat that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake with a charming bunny design. These bite-sized delights are perfect for Easter celebrations, birthday parties, or simply as a sweet surprise. Made with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a touch of pineapple, these moist and flavorful cupcakes are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and adorned with adorable bunny faces, complete with pink noses and sparkling eyes. Alongside the main recipe, this article also offers variations for those with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free and vegan options, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delightful treats.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BUNNY'S BEST CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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Hippity, Hoppity, yummy's on the Way!!

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
2 c sugar
1 1/4 c canola oil
4 large eggs
3 c grated carrots
1 c chopped nuts
1/2 c raisins if desired

Steps:

  • 1. mix all together well, folding in the carrots, raisins, and nuts lastly
  • 2. fill muffin cups 3/4 full, use papers for best results.
  • 3. frosting: 2 8oz. cream cheese, 1 stick butter room temperature, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup pancake syrup, 1/2 tsp. maple flavoring.. mix well, and frost when cupcakes are cool... enjoy
  • 4. BAKE AT 350*

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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Topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting and made with toasted pecans and spices, these easy carrot cake cupcakes make the perfect treat for parties!

Provided by WilsonsKM

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
⅜ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 15 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Beat 1 1/2 sticks of butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in sugar.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a medium bowl or on a piece of parchment paper; mix well. Add to the butter mixture, alternating with eggs, beating well after the addition of each. Add vanilla extract and mix. Add carrots and beat on medium speed until well incorporated. Fold in pecans.
  • Scoop batter evenly into the prepared cupcake cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter for frosting together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually, beating constantly. Mix in vanilla extract and cinnamon. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 19 g

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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This recipe is so special to me because it was passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and now to me. This family classic is now often requested for any type of work function.-Leann Schmid, Covington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 28 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup raisins
FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine 2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots and pineapple. Toss the raisins with the remaining flour until coated; fold into batter., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

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BUNNY FACE-CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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Sweet bunny faces on these luscious cupcakes hint at the moist carrot cake underneath. Make 'em for Easter, birthdays or any time you need cuteness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
3 carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
24 large JET-PUFFED Marshmallows, cut lengthwise in half
24 pink jelly beans
24 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
2 Tbsp. pink colored sugar
3 black licorice twists, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat first 4 ingredients in large bowl with mixer 3 min. Stir in carrots and nuts.
  • Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Spread onto cupcakes; sprinkle with coconut.
  • Decorate with remaining ingredients as shown in photo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

EASTER BUNNY CUPCAKES



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Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, these cupcakes definitely bring out the cute factor. So this Easter, delight adults and kids alike with these adorable bunny cupcakes. Hop to it! -Taste of Home Food Styling Team

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield Varied.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 to 2 cans vanilla frosting (16 ounces each)
Green paste food coloring
Cupcakes and miniature cupcakes of your choice
Candy-coated sunflower kernels
Assorted stick chewing gum
Jumbo heart sprinkles
Canned chocolate frosting
Miniature marshmallows
Corn syrup
White nonpareils

Steps:

  • Tint desired amount of frosting green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #4 round pastry tip. Fill bag with green frosting; pipe grass onto desired amount of cupcakes. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels., For bunny faces, pipe white frosting over tops of cupcakes using a #4 round pastry tip. Using clean kitchen scissors or a small sharp knife, cut gum into ear shapes of various sizes. Attach smaller centers onto the larger pieces with a small amount of frosting., Pinch base end of each ear, forming a curved shape. Press into tops of cupcakes. Place a heart sprinkle on each cupcake for nose. Using a #2 round pastry tip, pipe eyes, whiskers and a mouth on each face with chocolate frosting., For bunnies, pipe white frosting over remaining cupcakes. Place a miniature cupcake onto a larger cupcake; secure with a toothpick. For a bunny tail, dip a marshmallow in corn syrup; roll in nonpareils. Place on cupcake. Repeat as desired.

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Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh carrots, real butter, and pure vanilla extract will make a big difference in the taste of your cupcakes.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cupcake.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cupcake.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will prevent them from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cupcakes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to create the bunny face design on the cupcakes. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
  • Add candy eyes, a pink nose, and whiskers to the cupcakes to complete the bunny face design.

Conclusion:

These bunny face carrot cake cupcakes are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for Easter or any other special occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With their moist, carrot-y flavor and adorable bunny face design, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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