Carrot, beet, and apple cupcakes are a unique and delicious twist on the classic cupcake. These moist and flavorful cupcakes are made with a combination of grated carrots, beets, and apples, giving them a beautiful color and a sweet, earthy taste. The cupcakes are topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, which perfectly complements the flavors of the cupcakes. This recipe also includes instructions for making a vegan version of the cupcakes, using plant-based milk and butter. Additionally, there are tips for making gluten-free cupcakes, using almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend. Whether you're looking for a fun and festive treat for a party or a healthier alternative to traditional cupcakes, these carrot, beet, and apple cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
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MINI CARROT-APPLE CUPCAKES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cupcakes: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup mini muffin tins with mini baking papers.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and allspice in a medium bowl to blend. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Add the brown sugar and beat until blended. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in half of the dry ingredients, then the applesauce and apple juice. Beat in the remaining dry ingredients. Fold in the currants and grated carrot.
- Drop 1 well-rounded tablespoon of batter into each paper liner. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely.
- For the frosting: Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and whipping cream in a deep medium bowl. Beat until the frosting is thick and smooth. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Frost each cupcake with 1 heaped teaspoon of frosting and serve.
CARROT, BEET AND APPLE CUPCAKES!
I love to make juices and one of my favorites is carrot and beet juice with apple. I love to make these cupcakes with the left over pulp. My kids love them and they are healthy and delicious. I like to top mine with some cream cheese frosting. I know they are good when my kids give me a thumbs up.
Provided by Karina Alcala
Categories Other Desserts
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F line your cupcake pan with liners or spray pan. In a large bowl or with a mixer or food processor I do this in a large mixing bowl. You add eggs, sugar, oil, honey, apple sauce and pulp mixture. Mix until well combine.
- 2. Sift in flour, salt, cinnamon,baking soda and nutmeg. Combine just until all the flour is incorporated. Add your chopped pecans or any nut of your liking and fold in to the mixture. Pour into cupcake liners and bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- 3. When they come out of the oven let them cool and top with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powder sugar is also good. They are good just by them selves hope you guys enjoy.
BEET AND CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES
This is a modification of Recipe #114622. I reduced the fat and sugar and added some pineapple and raisins. I made it for a Mexico missions trip, and it was a hit with the high schoolers and adults alike. It can also be made in cake form, as in the original recipe. To make it even healthier, substitute 1/2 cup of the flour with whole wheat pastry flour.
Provided by CongoGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 18-20 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Incorporate into the first mix.
- Add the raw carrots, the raw beets, the pineapple, the raisins, and the nuts; mix well.
- Pour into the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake approximately 30 minutes at 350° or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Frost with a half recipe of Cream Cheese and Applesauce Frosting (Recipe #114857).
BEET-CARROT-APPLE JUICE
This ruby red juice is a good source of both vitamins C and K. It also contains Beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body-good for skin and night vision. Be sure to drink your juice as soon as possible after it's made for the most nutritious bang. Adding chia seeds helps replace the fiber that is lost in the juicing process.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving (8 to 10 ounces)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Juice, in this order, the beets, apples and carrots, following your juicer's specific settings for each. Stir in the chia seeds if using and let soak for 5 minutes. Serve the juice immediately over ice, if desired.
MOIST CARROT CUPCAKES
If your kids think they don't like carrots, just wait until these cinnamon-scented, lightly frosted little cakes hit the table. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 10 cupcakes.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil and egg until well blended. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRANDMA'S APPLE CARROT CAKE
Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way to use up a few carrots and an apple...and it's ideal for smaller families, since it yields fewer servings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and sugars until smooth. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots and apple., Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Grate the carrots and beets finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Do not over mix the batter, as this can make the cupcakes tough.
- Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full, as they will rise during baking.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For a cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, and 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- For a maple frosting, whisk together 1 cup of maple syrup, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
Conclusion:
These carrot, beet, and apple cupcakes are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fall flavors. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Whether you make them with cream cheese frosting or maple frosting, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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