Description
Delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes filled with warm spices, sweet pineapple, and creamy frosting, perfect for family gatherings or quiet afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 package cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the oil and sugar in another bowl, then add eggs one at a time, stirring in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, pineapple, and nuts if using.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool and then frost with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
These cupcakes can be customized with different nuts or substitutes for a lighter option. Perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Cupcakes, Dessert, Family Recipe, Baking