Best 8 Carrot Topped Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Carrot Topped Cupcakes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These cupcakes are a perfect blend of classic and innovative flavors, featuring a moist and fluffy carrot cake base delicately topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Adorned with vibrant carrot shavings, these cupcakes are a feast for the eyes and a treat for the soul. Dive into the Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting, a tropical twist on the classic recipe. The pineapple cream cheese frosting adds a burst of tangy sweetness, perfectly complementing the carrot cake base. For a more decadent experience, try the Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, where the maple syrup infusion in the frosting adds a warm and cozy touch to the cupcakes. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful choice. Enjoy the same delicious flavors without compromising on dietary restrictions. Additionally, discover the Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, a plant-based delight that caters to vegan preferences while delivering the same irresistible taste and texture. Embark on a culinary journey with these Carrot Topped Cupcake recipes, and let the flavors dance on your palate.

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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 CUPCAKES



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These carrot cupcakes will surely become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated carrots (from about 4 medium carrots)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, egg, yogurt, and vanilla. Stir in carrots. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture mixing until well combined. Divide among muffin tin. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, rotating pan halfway through until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. To frost: Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, and confectioners' sugar until smooth; beat in vanilla and orange zest. Top each cupcake with 2 tablespoons of frosting and spread to cover.

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 22 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 extra-large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups grated carrots (less than 1 pound)
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat the sugar, oil, and vanilla together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts to the remaining flour, mix well, and add to the batter. Mix until just combined.
  • Line muffin pans with paper liners. Scoop the batter into 22 muffin cups until each is 3/4 full. Bake for 10 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook for a further 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
  • For the frosting, cream the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the sugar and beat until smooth.
  • When the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously and serve.

CARROT CUPCAKES



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To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often "hide" nutritional foods inside sweet treats. The carrots add wonderful moistness to these cupcakes, which have a rich cream cheese frosting. Now we can have our cake and eat our vegetables, too! -Doreen Kelly, Rosyln, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
CHUNKY FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in carrots. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the coconut, pecans and raisins. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT-TOPPED CUPCAKES



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A handy spice cake mix gets a tasty treatment when dressed up with shredded carrots and chopped walnuts. The mini carrot cakes are eye-catching, too, when decorated with cream cheese frosting carrots and parsley sprigs for the green tops. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
Orange paste food coloring
Fresh parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fold in carrots, walnuts and cinnamon. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Frost cupcakes with 1-1/4 cups frosting. Place remaining frosting in a small resealable bag; tint with orange food coloring. Cut a small hole in the corner of bag; pipe a carrot on the top of each cupcake. Add a parsley sprig for greens.

Nutrition Facts :

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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The classic carrot cake in a smaller cupcake form. Topped with a lemony cream cheese frosting, they make a special treat for Easter celebrations, bake sales, backyard cookouts and potlucks.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Lemon

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
½ teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the Cupcakes, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Add oil, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add carrots; mix until well blended. Spoon batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.
  • For the Frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and lemon extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in milk. Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 165.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

CARROT LATTE CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: carrots, instant espresso powder, hot water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, coconut oil, cold brew coffee, Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, instant espresso powder, hot water, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, kosher salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, kosher salt

Provided by Fisher® Nuts

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 31

3 carrots
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
3 tablespoons hot water
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup cold brew coffee
1 ¼ cups Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, finely chopped
3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons hot water
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners and grease with butter spray.
  • Make the carrot cupcake batter: In a food processor, process the carrots until finely chopped.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the instant espresso powder and hot water until the granules dissolve. Let cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whip the butter with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated and brown sugars and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and vanilla.
  • Add the egg mixture to the butter mixture in thirds, beating on medium speed between each addition until fully incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in thirds, beating on low speed between each addition until incorporated.
  • Add the coconut oil and beat on medium-low speed for 1 minute, until fluffy.
  • Add the cooled instant espresso and cold brew and beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Fold in the carrots and Fisher Walnuts until evenly incorporated.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ of the way full. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
  • Meanwhile, make the vanilla latte buttercream frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the instant espresso powder and hot water until the granules dissolve. Let cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whip the butter with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 2 minutes. Add half of the powdered sugar at a time, beating on low speed between each addition until just incorporated.
  • Add the vanilla, salt, and cooled instant espresso, and mix on low speed until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the spiced candied walnuts: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter and sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown in color, about 3 minutes. Add the Fisher Walnuts and toss until fully coated. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture over the walnuts and toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread the candied walnuts on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer and let cool completely, 10 minutes.
  • To frost, place the tip of the piping bag at an angle at the edge of each cupcake and squeeze, rotating the cupcake and working toward the center, until covered in frosting. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes. Top each cupcake with a few candied walnuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 36 grams

CARROT & SOFT CHEESE CUPCAKES



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This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

175g light muscovado sugar
100g wholemeal self-raising flour
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp mixed spice
1 orange, zested
2 eggs
150ml sunflower oil
200g carrots, grated
orange coloured sprinkles, to decorate
100g butter, softened
300g soft cheese
100g icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar, flours, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and orange zest. Whisk together the eggs and oil, then stir into the dry ingredients with the grated carrot. Divide the mixture between cases and bake for 20-22 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before icing.
  • For the icing, beat the butter until really soft, then beat in the soft cheese, icing sugar and vanilla. Use a palette or cutlery knife to swirl the icing on top of the cakes, then decorate with the sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality carrots. This will ensure that your cupcakes have a moist and flavorful crumb.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cupcake.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cupcake.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will allow the cupcakes to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the specified temperature and time. Overbaking can result in dry and crumbly cupcakes.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Carrot-topped cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create moist, flavorful, and beautiful carrot-topped cupcakes that everyone will love.

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