Best 9 Carrot Soft Cheese Cupcakes Recipes

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Carrot soft cheese cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of carrots with the creamy texture of soft cheese. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a potluck, or a simple afternoon snack. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, as the carrots are hidden inside the cupcakes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious and nutritious cupcakes that are sure to please everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Learn how to make the BEST moist and fluffy carrot cupcakes from scratch in under 30 minutes. This one-bowl recipe couldn't get easier. Top with cream cheese frosting and enjoy these delicious carrot cupcakes any time of the year!

Provided by Layla

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
2 cups grated carrots
2/3 cup oil of choice (use coconut oil for healthier cupcakes)
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/4 cup butter (at room temperature)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin tins or line with cupcake liners and set aside. In a large bowl beat the eggs for a few seconds. Gently stir in the grated carrots and oil. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine, about 10 stirs ( be careful not to over mix!).
  • Fill cupcake tins about 2/3 full. Bake for no more than 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cupcake with frosting, Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 248 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g

CARROT CAKE CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES



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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cupcakes are an easy way of combining carrot cake and cheesecake! This easy cupcake recipe is the original cheesecake cupcake and is topped with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 8 ounce package cream cheese (room temperature)
2 tablespoons sour cream (room temperature)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg (room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line muffin pan with liners. Set aside.
  • Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, beat together egg, applesauce, oil, sugars, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in carrots and nuts, if using. Pour evenly into 12 muffin liners (about 2 tablespoons per cupcake). Set aside.
  • Make the cheesecake batter: make sure all ingredients are room temperature to avoid lumps. Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, egg, sugar, and vanilla with a hand-held mixer. Pour evenly on top of cake batter in muffin pan (about 1-2 tablespoons per cupcake).
  • Bake for about 18-25 minutes, until cheesecake is no longer runny. Cool completely. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. You can frost them once they're room temperature, but don't serve until they've chilled a bit so the cheesecake can set.
  • Make the frosting: Using a hand mixer, cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Slowly add in powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Frosting option: use a 1M tip for a beautiful cupcake. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cupcake, Calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 43 g

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 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 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 CREAM CHEESE



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Best moist and soft carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting ( for about 12-15 cupcakes)

Provided by Fadela

Categories     cupcakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

150 g Carrots (grated - about 2)
160 g Flour (all-purpose)
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Baking powder
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Nutmeg
1 pinch Ginger
1 pinch Cloves
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
2 Eggs
100 g Brown sugar
50 g Sugar (granulated)
125 ml Vegetable oil
1 tsp Vanilla
100 g crushed pecans ( or other nuts, almonds, walnut kernels)
200 g Butter (unsalted and at room temperature)
190 g Cream cheese (Full fat Philadelphia)
250 g confectionner's sugar (sifted)
2 tsp Vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and place paper liners in a cupcake pan.
  • In a bowl mix together the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, powdered sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla and grated carrots.
  • With a spatula, add the dry ingredients and then the crushed nuts.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking trays, filling them 3/4 of the way.
  • Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes and then leave to cool completely.
  • Place the softened butter cut into pieces in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
  • Add cream cheese and beat again on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  • Lower the mixer speed and add the sifted confectioner's sugar, vanilla and cornstarch (optional) and resume mixing on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes and until creamy.
  • Cover with cling film and place in a fresh place for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Fill a pastry bag with the cream cheese frosting and decorate your cupcakes, then sprinkle with some pecans and a little maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Sugar 11, Sodium 221, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1, Protein 3, Cholesterol 64

CHEESECAKE-STUFFED CARROT CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesecake-Stuffed Carrot Cupcakes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter spray, carrots, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, coconut oil, Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, cream cheeses, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, large eggs, cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, lemon, lemon juice, kosher salt

Provided by Fisher® Nuts

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 27

butter spray, for greasing
3 carrots, quartered
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup coconut oil, melted
2 ⅓ cups Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, finely chopped, divided
2 cream cheeses, room temperature
6 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
10 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners and grease with butter spray.
  • Make the base carrot cupcake batter: In a food processor, process the carrots until finely chopped.
  • In a large bowl, whip the butter with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated and brown sugars, and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Add the egg mixture to the butter mixture in thirds, beating on medium speed between each addition until fully incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in thirds, beating on low speed between each addition until incorporated.
  • Add the coconut oil and beat on medium-low speed for 1 minute, until fluffy.
  • Finish making the cupcakes according to your desired variation.
  • For the Cheesecake-Stuffed Carrot Cupcakes: Gently fold the carrots and 1⅓ cups Fisher Walnuts into the batter.
  • Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese and sour cream with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed until fluffy, 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated. Add the eggs and beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Spoon the carrot cupcake batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each a little more than halfway. Tap the muffin tins on the counter to smooth the batter. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the batter, filling each cup ¾ of the way. Bake the cupcakes for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the lemon vanilla cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the powdered sugar and beat on low speed until smooth. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt, and mix on low speed to incorporate. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To frost, place the tip of the piping bag upright at the center of a cupcake and squeeze until the cupcake is covered with frosting. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes, then garnish the centers with the remaining cup of Fisher Walnuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 39 grams

CARROT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting image

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.

SIMPLE CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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

1 cup white sugar
4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups freshly grated carrots
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup shredded sweetened coconut
¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
mini marshmallows, colored sanding sugar, pearl sprinkles, and/or mini chocolate candies as needed

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

Tips:

  • For a creamier filling, use a higher-fat cream cheese.
  • To make the cupcakes ahead of time, bake them and let them cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, let them come to room temperature for 30 minutes before frosting.
  • For a more festive presentation, top the cupcakes with a carrot-shaped cookie or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
  • If you don't have a cupcake pan, you can bake the batter in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time to 25-30 minutes.
  • These cupcakes are also delicious with a vanilla or chocolate frosting.

Conclusion:

Carrot soft cheese cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a moist and fluffy carrot cake base and a creamy and tangy cream cheese filling, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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