SPICED CARROT CUPCAKES

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A medley of spices and a fluffy white chocolate frosting star in this cupcake recipe. They're moist and light-tasting...a little different from your average cupcake. Angela Coulter, Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 ounce white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, pineapple and walnuts. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the chocolate, cream and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe or spread over cupcakes, garnish with walnuts is desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Empire Young
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These cupcakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Kailey Eusea
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These cupcakes were the perfect treat for my afternoon tea party.


the gaming savage
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I loved the moist texture of these cupcakes. They were also very flavorful.


Zarriyona Tubbs
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These cupcakes were a bit too crumbly, but the flavor was still good.


Taha Alqohaly
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them.


olus mayor
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Cathlene McIntyre
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I've never been a fan of carrot cake, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They were moist and delicious, and the frosting was the perfect touch.


Arjun Paudel
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Khawaja Asif
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them.


Khan Khanzada
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.


Michael Blake
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I loved the unique flavor of these cupcakes. The carrots and spices gave them a really interesting taste.


Farhaan Abbasi
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.


Muhammad Safiullah
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I've tried many carrot cupcake recipes and this one is by far the best. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement.


Rija Kashif Ahmed Mushtaq
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Mutil Ahmed
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These cupcakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


UH IMRAN KHAN
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I was looking for a healthier cupcake recipe and these fit the bill. They were moist and flavorful, and I didn't feel guilty eating them.


abni ab
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Jon Islam
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I love carrot cake and these cupcakes were a great twist on the classic. The spices really made them special.


steven marx
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These cupcakes were a hit! The carrot flavor was subtle and the spices gave them a nice warmth. I used a cream cheese frosting and they were absolutely delicious.