Joseph Howard
@joshow
Delicious Carrot Cupcakes
These scrumptious carrot cupcakes are moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy frosting, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of spices and shredded carrots creates a delightful flavor that everyone will love.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:snack
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:birthday
- Ingredients:15
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time17 min.
- Total time52 min.
- Servings30
Ingredients
- as needed
- 2 1/2 cups
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 4 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 3
- 1/2 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Carrot Cupcakes.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Prepare your muffin tins by lining them with paper liners and giving them a light spritz of cooking spray to ensure your treats release effortlessly.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, allspice, and ginger until well blended.
Step 4
Gently fold in the shredded carrots, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 5
In a food processor, combine white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract using the paddle attachment.
Step 6
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and fully integrated.
Step 7
Pour this luscious wet mixture into your dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined—remember, overmixing is the enemy of fluffy muffins.
Step 8
Scoop the batter into your prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full for the perfect rise.
Step 9
Bake in your preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
Step 10
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which should take about 20 minutes.
Step 11
For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer on medium speed until silky smooth.
Step 12
Gradually add confectioners' sugar while mixing on low, then crank up the speed to high until the frosting is creamy and well combined.
Step 13
Once your cupcakes have cooled to perfection, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over the tops, transforming them into delightful treats that are sure to impress.
Step 14
Enjoy the sweet aroma and the joy of sharing these delicious creations!.