Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Carrot Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. These cupcakes are a delightful blend of classic carrot cake and tropical coconut, topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Each bite offers a moist and tender crumb, bursts of sweet carrots, and a hint of coconut that dances on your palate. The cream cheese frosting adds a luscious layer of richness, balancing the sweetness of the cupcakes perfectly. This recipe also includes a vegan and gluten-free version, allowing everyone to enjoy these delectable treats. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and detailed tips will guide you to create these irresistible cupcakes that will be the stars of your next gathering.
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COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
- Using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time until just combined. Add the vanilla and coconut extracts. Add the buttermilk and the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. Mix in the coconut.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks before frosting. Keep the oven on.
- For the frosting:
- Using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and smooth. Add the vanilla, and then slowly add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time until thoroughly incorporated.
- To assemble:
- Frost the cupcakes generously with about 4 tablespoons of frosting. Garnish with the toasted coconut flakes.
CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
I love to serve lighter desserts that will satisfy those with a sweet tooth. I make these every Christmas Eve, but they're marvelous any time of the year. -Sara Pleso, Sparta Tennessee.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Steps:
- For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare three 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Add the oil and eggs to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until lighter in color. With the mixer running, add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and vanilla, until well combined. Add the flour to the bowl and mix just until incorporated. Fold in the coconut, walnuts, pineapple and carrots with a rubber spatula. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter into each cupcake liner and bake two of the tins, switching and rotating the position of the tins halfway through, until deep golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely in the muffin tins on a rack. Bake and cool the remaining tin in the same manner.
- For the frosting: Meanwhile, cream the butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and salt, then add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Top each cupcake with about 2 tablespoons frosting and swirl with the back of the spoon. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.
CARROT-COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Categories Cake Food Processor Chocolate Breakfast Brunch Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Coconut Pineapple Pecan Carrot Fall Birthday Party Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin tin with muffin papers. Whisk sugar, oil, and eggs in large bowl to blend. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in medium bowl to blend. Stir pineapple, carrots, coconut, and pecans in another medium bowl to blend. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until just blended. Fold in carrot mixture. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, dividing equally. Bake cupcakes until tops are golden brown and tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely on rack.
- For frosting:
- Melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Using on/off turns, blend cream cheese, butter, lemon peel, and melted white chocolate in processor until smooth. Add powdered sugar; process until smooth. Spread frosting on cupcakes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
I love carrot cake, but most recipes are a bit too sweet for my tastes, especially the frosting. These are more savory, but still sweet enough to enjoy for dessert.
Provided by Zepheera
Time 1h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners.
- Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix brown sugar, sour cream, white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Stir in carrots, then fold in pecans. Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, a bit a time, until smooth and desired sweetness is achieved. Spread onto cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 335.3 mg, Sugar 37.9 g
Tips:
- For a softer cupcake, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- To enhance the coconut flavor, use coconut milk instead of water.
- To make the frosting more creamy, use full-fat cream cheese.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off.
- For a fun twist, add a sprinkle of toasted coconut or chopped nuts to the frosting.
- These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Carrot coconut cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cupcakes are packed with carrot and coconut flavor, and the cream cheese frosting is simply irresistible. With a few simple tips, you can make these cupcakes even more delicious. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these carrot coconut cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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