MOIST CARROT CUPCAKES

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If your kids think they don't like carrots, just wait until these cinnamon-scented, lightly frosted little cakes hit the table. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil and egg until well blended. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Djeweti Aboudoulaye firdaws
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's school bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ytg Billy
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These cupcakes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Laxaman Kandel
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I tried these cupcakes and they were actually really good. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect touch.


Waqas Talib
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These cupcakes were a little dry, but the cream cheese frosting helped to make them more moist.


sumair khan
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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.


Saadhin Shameem
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These cupcakes were moist and flavorful. I loved the cream cheese frosting.


Motheo Rankwe
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't rise properly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Likhon Sarker
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Melissa Ann
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The cream cheese frosting really made them.


Precious Umelo
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Makayla Singh
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the cupcakes didn't turn out as moist as I had hoped.


MJ GG
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


merwan jami
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I've tried many carrot cupcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Amaka Ojukwu
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These cupcakes were a hit! I made them for my daughter's birthday party and they were gone in minutes. The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out moist and delicious.