Ever find yourself in the produce aisle, stuck between buying one or two carrots or the bulk bag?
Every time, I grab the bag—because, obviously, it’s the better deal. Then I get home and think, “What am I going to do with all these carrots?“
The answer? Grate them up and turn them into cupcakes. Not only does it solve the carrot overload, but it’s also a great way to get my kids to eat a bit more vegetables. Win-win!
What You Will Need
To make these cupcakes, gather the following ingredients:
Carrots: The star ingredient. We will need about three medium size carrots to get the needed amount.
Granulated Sugar: Our sweetener of choice.
All-Purpose Flour: For the batter.
Baking Soda: Helps the cupcakes rise.
Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor.
Ground Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg: Add a warm, spiced flavor that pairs perfectly with the carrots.
Vegetable Oil: Keeps the cupcakes moist.
Eggs: Bind the batter and add richness.
Vanilla Extract: For the aroma.
Cream Cheese Frosting: A tangy, rich frosting that takes these cupcakes to the next level. My cream cheese frosting recipe is here.
How to Make It
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Step 2: Macerate the carrots
In a medium bowl, mix the grated carrots with sugar until evenly combined.
Step 3: Add wet ingredients
To the same bowl, add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Add dry ingredients
Add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bowl. Mix until the batter is just combined.
Step 5: Fill the liners
Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Step 7: Frost
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting or serve them warm to enjoy plain.
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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Description
Looking for the perfect carrot cupcake? These moist, spiced cupcakes topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are it. It’s a great way to sneak in some veggies and indulge in a treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Cream cheese frosting recipe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Macerate the carrots: In a medium bowl, mix the grated carrots with sugar until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: To the same bowl, add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bowl. Mix until the batter is just combined.
- Fill the liners: Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Frost: Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting or serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
