Best 11 Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy frosting that is the perfect complement to the carrot cake. Whether you are making them for a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a special treat, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these cupcakes are a great recipe for bakers of all skill levels.

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CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I love to serve lighter desserts that will satisfy those with a sweet tooth. I make these every Christmas Eve, but they're marvelous any time of the year. -Sara Pleso, Sparta Tennessee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I love carrot cake, but most recipes are a bit too sweet for my tastes, especially the frosting. These are more savory, but still sweet enough to enjoy for dessert.

Provided by Zepheera

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups freshly grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix brown sugar, sour cream, white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Stir in carrots, then fold in pecans. Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, a bit a time, until smooth and desired sweetness is achieved. Spread onto cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 335.3 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 22 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 extra-large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups grated carrots (less than 1 pound)
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat the sugar, oil, and vanilla together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts to the remaining flour, mix well, and add to the batter. Mix until just combined.
  • Line muffin pans with paper liners. Scoop the batter into 22 muffin cups until each is 3/4 full. Bake for 10 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook for a further 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
  • For the frosting, cream the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the sugar and beat until smooth.
  • When the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously and serve.

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
3/4 lb carrot, finely grated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
green food coloring (liquid or gel paste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Place fluted paper liners in 18 muffin cups.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In bowl of your electric mixer, with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs until frothy.
  • Gradually add the sugar and beat until the batter is thick and light colored.
  • Add the oil in a steady stream and then beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat just until incorporated.
  • With a large rubber spatula fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts.
  • Evenly divide the batter between the 18 muffin cups and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese until very smooth with no lumps.
  • Gradually beat in the icing until fully incorporated and smooth.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • With a knife or small metal spatula spread cream cheese frosting on top of each cupcake.
  • Place the sweetened coconut in a plastic bag along with a few drops of green food coloring.
  • Shake the bag until all the coconut has been colored with the dye.
  • Garnish with the green colored coconut and a foil covered chocolate egg.
  • For the basket handles, place the ends of colored pipe cleaners into the sides of the cupcakes.
  • Cover and refrigerate the cupcakes until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.1, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 250.9, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 21.8, Protein 4.3

CARROT & SOFT CHEESE CUPCAKES



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This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

175g light muscovado sugar
100g wholemeal self-raising flour
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp mixed spice
1 orange, zested
2 eggs
150ml sunflower oil
200g carrots, grated
orange coloured sprinkles, to decorate
100g butter, softened
300g soft cheese
100g icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar, flours, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and orange zest. Whisk together the eggs and oil, then stir into the dry ingredients with the grated carrot. Divide the mixture between cases and bake for 20-22 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before icing.
  • For the icing, beat the butter until really soft, then beat in the soft cheese, icing sugar and vanilla. Use a palette or cutlery knife to swirl the icing on top of the cakes, then decorate with the sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

CARROT CUPCAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is a simple carrot cupcake that is moist and great for people who don't like nuts! I use about half a bag of baby carrots and chop them in a food processor.

Provided by Ilovecookies78

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 30 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, and salt together in a bowl. Beat white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs together in another bowl until light and creamy. Add oil to sugar mixture and beat until combined. Gradually stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until batter is just-combined; fold in carrots. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, until desired frosting consistency is reached. Beat 1 teaspoon cinnamon into frosting. Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 159.5 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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A moist carrot cake is topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by GeniusTeenager15

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 large eggs
4 large carrots, grated
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease 12 muffin cups with butter or line with paper liners.
  • Sift flour, white sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger together in a large bowl.
  • Beat canola oil and eggs into flour mixture with an electric mixer, beating each egg thoroughly before adding the next one.
  • Stir carrots into mixture until well combined.
  • Fill the prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full with carrot mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  • Beat unsalted butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer on high speed in a bowl until fluffy. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar until combined. Increase speed to high, and beat until the frosting is fluffy, about 3 more minutes.
  • Fill a pastry bag with the cream cheese frosting and pipe onto the cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 143.7 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 363 mg, Sugar 55.3 g

CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 36 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts
3/4 cup pineapple
2 cups freshly grated carrots (about 4 medium)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
One 8-ounce package plain cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Grated nutmeg, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare three 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • Add the oil and eggs to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until lighter in color. With the mixer running, add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and vanilla, until well combined. Add the flour to the bowl and mix just until incorporated. Fold in the coconut, walnuts, pineapple and carrots with a rubber spatula. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter into each cupcake liner and bake two of the tins, switching and rotating the position of the tins halfway through, until deep golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely in the muffin tins on a rack. Bake and cool the remaining tin in the same manner.
  • For the frosting: Meanwhile, cream the butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and salt, then add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Top each cupcake with about 2 tablespoons frosting and swirl with the back of the spoon. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A much-loved American layer cake is scaled down to cupcake form. Even unfrosted, these cupcakes make delicious snacks-but the cream cheese frosting is simply delicious. Give them an Easter upgrade by borrowing a tool from German baking: a springerle mold. With a quick press, you can imprint a bunny design in circles of fondant. Get our step-by-step guide.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound medium carrots, peeled and finely grated
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use (or 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
1 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and finely chopped (optional)
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Cream Cheese Frosting for Classic Cupcakes
Sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, for decorating
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; toast, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes (watch carefully to prevent burning). Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let nuts cool completely.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 standard muffin tins with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together carrots, eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, vanilla seeds, and raisins and nuts if desired. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Stir flour mixture into carrot mixture until well combined.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until testers inserted into centers come out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Let cool in tins on wire racks, 10 minutes. Turn out cupcakes onto wire racks, and let cool completely. Unfrosted cupcakes can be stored overnight at room temperature, or frozen for up to 2 months in airtight containers.
  • Frost cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Frosted cupcakes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature, and sprinkle with toasted coconut (press gently to adhere) before serving.

CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Very sweet and moist cupcake version of carrot cake. My kids go crazy for these!

Provided by TiffanyKWM

Categories     Cupcakes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup grated carrots
2 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract for frosting in a medium bowl. Mix briskly until smooth and well blended. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Blot grated carrots for garnish dry with a clean kitchen or paper towel. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl to combine. Remove any clumps from brown sugar; add to the flour mixture and stir with the whisk to combine. Add carrots and stir until completely coated. Stir in almond milk, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla and mix just until incorporated. Batter will be soupier than typical cake batter but, if batter is too loose, you can add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Divide the mixture amongst the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Place the pans on wire racks to cool for about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the cupcakes from the pan and allow to cool on the wire rack for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Frost with cream cheese frosting and garnish with grated carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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The classic carrot cake in a smaller cupcake form. Topped with a lemony cream cheese frosting, they make a special treat for Easter celebrations, bake sales, backyard cookouts and potlucks.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Lemon

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
½ teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the Cupcakes, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Add oil, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add carrots; mix until well blended. Spoon batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.
  • For the Frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and lemon extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in milk. Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 165.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful carrot cake, use freshly grated carrots and a combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a tender and airy cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the correct temperature and for the specified amount of time. Baking them for too long can dry them out.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting, use high-quality cream cheese and beat it until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the frosting from becoming lumpy.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice or vanilla extract to the frosting for extra flavor.
  • Use a piping bag or a spoon to frost the cupcakes. Be creative with your decorating techniques!

Conclusion:

Carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and classic treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and have a perfectly sweet and tangy frosting. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make these cupcakes at home. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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