Searching for a delectable treat that is sure to be the star of your next gathering? Look no further than the delightful combination of carrot cupcakes and the rich, velvety molasses cream cheese icing. These cupcakes are an explosion of flavor, combining the earthy sweetness of carrots with the spicy warmth of molasses, while the icing adds a perfect tangy counterpoint. Prepare to indulge in these delightful treats that are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, perfect for any special occasion or simply as a sweet indulgence.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARROT CUPCAKES WITH MOLASSES CREAM CHEESE ICING
Categories Cake Dairy Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Cream Cheese Coconut Walnut Carrot Party Molasses Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 16 Cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. and line twelve 1/2-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another bowl whisk together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla and with a wooden spoon beat in flour mixture until combined well. Add carrots, walnuts, and coconut, stirring until just combined. Fill muffin tins two thirds full with batter (there will be enough batter remaining to make 4 more cupcakes) and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Turn cupcakes out onto a rack and cool completely. Muffin tins may be used again immediately for second cupcake batch. Cupcakes may be made 2 days ahead and kept in airtight containers.
- Make icing:
- In a bowl beat together icing ingredients until fluffy. Icing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled in an airtight container. Soften icing at room temperature to spreading consistency.
- Spread icing on cupcakes.
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.
CROSBY MOLASSES CARROT CAKE
Make and share this Crosby Molasses Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 tube cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- CAKE:.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Add ingredients in the above order, mixing well after each addition. Pour into prepared 2.5 Litre - 3 litre tube pan.
- Bake at 325F for 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours.
- Let cool before icing.
- ICING:.
- Cream cheese and margarine. Beat in the confectioner's sugar gradually, until you reach the desired stiffness. Mix in vanilla. Spread on cooled cake. Garnish with walnut pieces.
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 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
These might just be the best carrot cupcakes you've ever had. Is it the applesauce? The nutmeg? The cream cheese frosting? Let us know when you find out!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Yield EMPTY
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Cake:
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, egg white, sugar, oil, and applesauce.
- In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and beat all together.
- Add carrots, pineapple, and pecans (optional), and mix again. Spoon into 24 lined muffin cups; filling about 2/3 full.
- Place pan on the middle oven rack and bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes and then remove from the pan. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Add milk to desired consistency. (Don't make it too thin or it will slide off the cupcakes.)
- Frost cupcakes with a small spatula or use your favorite pastry tip and bag. Garnish with crushed pecans, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 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.
CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
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
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 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 a moist and flavorful cupcake, use freshly grated carrots. Avoid using pre-shredded carrots, as they can be dry and lack flavor.
- To ensure the cream cheese icing is smooth and creamy, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To get the perfect cupcake shape, fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cupcakes.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
These carrot cupcakes with molasses cream cheese icing are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, with a hint of spice from the carrots. The molasses cream cheese icing is smooth and creamy, with a tangy flavor that perfectly complements the cupcakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
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