Best 2 Chocolate Carrot Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary fusion with these delectable chocolate carrot cupcakes, a harmonious blend of classic flavors. The moist and fluffy carrot cake base, studded with grated carrots and warm spices, is perfectly complemented by a rich and decadent chocolate frosting. These cupcakes offer a captivating textural contrast and a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The recipe provides two frosting options - a classic cream cheese frosting and a luscious chocolate ganache - allowing you to customize your cupcakes to your personal preference. Additionally, the recipe includes instructions for making gluten-free and vegan versions of these irresistible treats, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CARROT CUPCAKES



Chocolate Carrot Cupcakes image

This recipe is both delicious and healthy, and it's a great way for chocoholics to sneak in their veggies! These cupcakes are very muffin-like, but they are fluffy, chocolaty, and moist. They're a healthy twist to your basic chocolate cupcakes, without sacrificing taste or texture. Enjoy!

Provided by LaurenLee3

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups grated carrots
3 eggs
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips, or to taste
¼ cup dried cranberries, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk carrots, eggs, milk, applesauce, canola oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl; stir into carrot mixture until just combined into a batter. Fold chocolate chips and cranberries into batter. Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter into each prepared muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes are fluffy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 170.6 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CARROT CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Double Chocolate Carrot Cupcakes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter spray, carrots, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, coconut oil, dark cocoa powder, ground allspice, Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, unsweetened dark cocoa powder, whole milk, vanilla extract, kosher salt, Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces

Provided by Fisher® Nuts

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 25

butter spray, for greasing
3 carrots, quartered
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup dark cocoa powder, sifted
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 ⅓ cups Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, finely chopped
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 ½ cups unsweetened dark cocoa powder, sifted
⅔ cup whole milk, room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces

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 base carrot cupcake batter: In a food processor, process the carrots until finely chopped.
  • 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 extract.
  • 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.
  • Finish making the cupcakes according to your desired variation.
  • For the Double Chocolate Carrot Cupcakes: When making the batter, add the cocoa powder and allspice to the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the carrots and finely chopped Fisher Walnuts. 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 chocolate buttercream frosting: 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, cocoa powder, and milk at a time, beating on low speed between each addition until just incorporated. Add the vanilla and salt, and mix 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.
  • 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. Garnish each cupcake with a few Fisher Walnuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 35 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots. This will ensure that your cupcakes are moist and flavorful.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them blend into the batter and prevent them from becoming too chunky.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a rich, creamy chocolate frosting. This will complement the carrot flavor perfectly.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with carrot shavings, chocolate chips, or other festive sprinkles.

Conclusion:

Chocolate carrot cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a fun and unique dessert, give chocolate carrot cupcakes a try!

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