CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots, peeled)
1/2 cup natural applesauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, such as
Neufchatel, at room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper cupcake liners.
  • Sift together the flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the brown sugar, oil and eggs until well combined. Add the carrots, applesauce and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup of the chopped walnuts.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • With an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ndeyamunye Gabriel
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but these cupcakes are amazing! The frosting is especially delicious.


Megan Scholl
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These cupcakes are the best! I love the carrot cake flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Ngcebo Ndlovu
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I've made these cupcakes for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Diana Azizzhanova
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Leonard Natasha
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit! I love the moist texture and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Jaden Tatenda
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but these cupcakes were the worst I've ever had.


Samreen Jaan
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These cupcakes were a disaster! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out dry and crumbly.


Xabiso Baleka
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Overall, I thought the cupcakes were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


Rezoan rashid
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing to follow, but the cupcakes turned out great.


Charles Stewart
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Gauge Sandoval
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.


Rohit Shahi
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Easy to make and so tasty! I'll definitely be making these again.


Amir Nawaz
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Delicious! I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success.


gift tropa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes came out perfectly. They were a hit at my party!


Tabi yt
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These carrot cupcakes turned out moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement, adding a rich and tangy flavor.