Best 6 Carrot Beet And Apple Cupcakes Recipes

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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.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MINI CARROT-APPLE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (6 to 6 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 packed cup dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup fresh unfiltered apple juice
1/3 cup dried currants
1 small carrot, peeled and finely grated
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

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!



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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

2 c all purpose four
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 3/4 c sugar
1/4 c honey
1/4 c apple sauce
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 c chopped pecans
2 c carrot, beet, apple pulp mixture

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



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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

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup applesauce
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups raw carrots, finely shredded
1 cup raw beet, finely shredded
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

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



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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

2 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cored
3 medium carrots, peeled
1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional

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



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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

2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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



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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

2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded peeled apple
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

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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