CARROT-COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 19

Cupcakes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 8-ounce cans crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1 cup grated peeled carrots
3/4 cup (lightly packed) sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Frosting
1 1/2 ounces imported white chocolate, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup powdered sugar

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.)

Jay Ramirez
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I was looking for a new carrot cake recipe and I found this one. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


IM PANTHER
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was amazing and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Semwogerere Yasin
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These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. The carrot and coconut flavors were a nice combination, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious. I would make them again, but I would add more moisture to the batter next time.


Akidul Islam
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


M Ayaan
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The carrot and coconut flavors were a nice combination, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Michael Larson
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I was looking for a new carrot cake recipe and I found this one. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Fadhili Shabani
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was amazing and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Shehu Nacha
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These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. The carrot and coconut flavors were a nice combination, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious. I would make them again, but I would add more moisture to the batter next time.


Anyaegbu Augustine
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Abu Jahid
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The carrot and coconut flavors were a nice combination, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Emmanuel Asobie
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I was looking for a new carrot cake recipe and I found this one. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Salman Bhuyan
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Aisha Mutesi
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but I thought I'd give these cupcakes a try. I'm so glad I did! They were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


ratulrijon rafi
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults thought they were delicious too. I will definitely be making them again.


Sam Song
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The carrot and coconut combination was unique and delicious, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


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