Carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your family or friends, or you're looking for a special dessert to serve at a party or gathering, carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are sure to be a hit. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting, and festive orange hue, these cupcakes are sure to delight people of all ages.
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CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Kick up your dessert spread with a recipe for the best homemade carrot cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and edible carrot toppers.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake wrappers.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the eggs, sugar and vegetable oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the stand mixer, beating just until combined then stir in the carrots.
- Fill the cupcake wrappers 2/3 full with the batter then bake the cupcakes for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and transfer them to a rack to cool completely while you make the frosting and decorations.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth then add the butter and vanilla extract and continue beating until well combined. Sift in the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Set the frosting aside. (If piping the frosting, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until you're ready to pipe it, as chilling it will help it firm up.)
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Melt the green candy melts per the package instructions then transfer them to a sealable plastic bag or piping bag. Cut off the tip and pipe the greens of each carrot. Melt the orange candy melts per the package instructions then transfer them to a sealable plastic bag or piping bag. Cut off the tip and pipe the shape of a carrot partially overlapping the bottom of each green stem (so the two parts stick together).
- Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge for 5 minutes or until the candy melts have fully hardened. Using an offset spatula, carefully release each carrot from the baking sheet.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, top them with the cream cheese frosting and a candy melt carrot.
- This frosting recipe makes a generous amount and enough for a tall, luscious swirl of frosting atop each cupcake. For less frosting, halve the recipe.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 44 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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 CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper cupcake liners.
- Sift together the flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the brown sugar, oil and eggs until well combined. Add the carrots, applesauce and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup of the chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- With an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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 CUPCAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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 & SOFT CHEESE CUPCAKES
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
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 CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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 CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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
MARTHA'S CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Make and share this Martha's Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AmandaInOz
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper cups.
- In a bowl, combine sugar, macadamia oil, orange juice, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Stir in baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt.
- Add flour; mix. Stir in carrots.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling only about 3/4 of the way up.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes, and garnish with orange zest.
SIMPLE CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Super moist carrot cake starts with freshly grated carrots! These carrot cake cupcakes are tender, lightly spiced, and full of flavor. Paired with a sweet and slightly tangy cream cheese frosting, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will take any spring celebration from good to great! Customize your mix-ins and decorate as desired.
Provided by eatcakebemerry
Categories Cupcakes
Time 1h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk together sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla for cupcakes in a large bowl. Sift in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until well combined. Add grated carrots, raisins, shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, and pecans; mix until fully incorporated. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling halfway.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter for frosting with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and beat until creamy. Mix in vanilla.
- Frost cupcakes when they are completely cool; if they are even slightly warm, the frosting will melt. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 162.8 mg
CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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 CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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 CUPCAKES OR CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Delicious carrot cupcakes/muffins/cake!
Provided by agent99
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Mix sugar, buttermilk, eggs, oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Stir in pineapple, carrots, and coconut.
- Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture gently into the carrot mixture. Fill lined muffin cups about 3/4-full of batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool, at least 25 minutes.
- Blend confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Frost the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 337.7 mg, Sugar 19 g
CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
Unfrosted, these carrot-filled cupcakes are perfect for breakfast on the run or a lunch-box treat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a bowl, combine sugar, vegetable oil, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Stir in baking powder, baking soda, allspice, and salt. Add flour; mix. Stir in carrots, walnuts, and coconut.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 25 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the icing: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes, and garnish with shredded coconut.
Tips:
- For the perfect moist texture, use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor dimension.
- Grate the carrots finely to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the cupcakes.
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy to incorporate air and create a tender crumb.
- Don't overmix the batter - just mix until the ingredients are combined to avoid dense cupcakes.
- Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full to prevent overflowing.
- Bake the cupcakes in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy before adding the cream cheese.
- Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting or more milk for a thinner frosting.
Conclusion:
These carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delightful treat that combines classic flavors with a touch of whimsy. With their moist carrot cake base and creamy, tangy frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a holiday, or just a sweet craving, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. With careful attention to detail and a few simple tips, you can create a batch of carrot cupcakes that are both delicious and visually appealing. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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