In the world of baking, carrot cake stands as a classic, beloved for its moist texture, sweet flavor, and vibrant orange hue. While traditional carrot cake recipes have been enjoyed for generations, there's a new twist on this timeless treat that's sure to delight and surprise: lulus carrot cupcakes. These individual-sized delights combine the familiar flavors of carrot cake with a fun and modern presentation. Whether you're looking for a special dessert for a party or simply want to try something different, lulus carrot cupcakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their irresistibly moist crumb, cream cheese frosting, and optional toppings like walnuts or shredded carrots, these cupcakes are a delightful indulgence that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CARROT CUPCAKES
My family doesn't really like carrot cake but I love it. So I experimented with my own recipe and found that finely grinding walnuts in a coffee grinder made all the difference. Now we all can enjoy them. Top muffins with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Bobbie Susan
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating until fully incorporated before adding the next egg. Mix vanilla extract into creamed butter mixture.
- Whisk flour, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Mix 1/3 of the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture until just combined; add 1/2 of the milk and mix until combined. Stir 1/2 of the remaining flour mixture into the batter; add the remaining milk and mix until combined. Mix the remaining flour mixture into the batter and fold in carrots. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 321.6 mg, Sugar 34.4 g
LULU'S CARROT CUPCAKES
Make and share this Lulu's Carrot Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees. Have on hand a muffin tin and line it with pleated paper or foil baking cups.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat eggs and sugar until smooth. Add the oil and mix until incorporated. Using a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until incorporated, then fold in carrots, walnuts, and pineapple. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into cups. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting:.
- In a small bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, Add sugar, milk, and vanilla and beat another 5 minutes or until very fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 143.5, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 37.3, Protein 4.7
LULU'S CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Place paper liners in two 12-cup muffin pans.
- Prepare the cupcakes: Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add the chocolate and butter and let sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture has cooled slightly. Stir in the vanilla. Using a mixer, beat in the eggs, then mix in the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans (about 1/4 cup batter per cupcake) and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 25 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Using a mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon heavy cream; beat until smooth. Beat in the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in batches, alternating after each addition. Beat in the marshmallow creme; set aside.
- Prepare the ganache: Place the chocolate in a stainless-steel bowl. Heat the cream and 1 tablespoon butter until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla; let stand until cool but still glossy and liquid.
- Spoon the filling into a pastry bag with a medium tip. Insert the tip into the center of each cupcake top; fill until the cupcake is heavier (do not overfill). Dip the cupcake tops in the ganache. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the icing: Using a mixer, beat the remaining 1 stick butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, the milk and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spoon into a pastry bag with a small tip; pipe onto the cupcakes to decorate.
CHARM CITY CARROT CUPCAKES
Steps:
- For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two standard muffin tins with 18 cupcake liners.
- Into a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, whip the eggs until they thicken and ribbons form when the beater is lifted, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add the oil, vanilla and marmalade to the whipped eggs. Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients to form the batter; it may feel a little thick. Add the shredded carrots and gently but evenly fold them into the batter.
- Distribute the batter among the cupcake liners. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes.
- For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until well blended and lightened in texture. Beat in the sugar and vanilla until blended. Beat in the food coloring of your preference if using.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag. Pipe onto the cupcakes in a swirl.
CARROT CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sunflower oil, medium eggs, carrot, brown sugar, self raising flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, unsalted butter, icing sugar, full fat cream cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, walnut
Provided by Celina How
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°C and line a muffin tray with 10 cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the sunflower oil and eggs.
- Add in the grated carrots and sugar, and mix again.
- Add in the sifted flour, cinnamon, and baking soda.
- Mix until no streaks of flour is seen.
- Split the mixture between the cupcake cases, and bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes
- Once cooled, spread cream cheese frosting and decorate with walnut bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 31 grams
ZUCCHINI CARROT CUPCAKES
Make and share this Zucchini Carrot Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by VA3212
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with 12 paper muffin liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beast sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract for 1 minute.
- Beat together wet and dry ingredients by hand until no traces of flour remain. Stir in zucchini, carrots, and nuts.
- Spoon batter evenly into 12 muffin liners. Bake cupcakes for 15 minutes or until a cake tester indictes they're done. Cool on a rack.
- Frost with icing if desired. Top with sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or raisins. You can also skip the icing and dust the cupcakes with 10X sugar or just leave plain.
LUSCIOUS CARROT CUPCAKES
After trying a wide range of different approaches, I finally hit the right combination of ingredients for a lush, moist, and intensely tasteful carrot cake batter. Do yourself a favor and try it ASAP! Optional: Decorate with flakes of hazelnut and slices of lemon peel.
Provided by Jarnsaxa
Categories Cupcakes
Time 2h2m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil, eggs, brown sugar, and grated carrots together, in that order, in a bowl.
- Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to oil mixture and stir to combine. Fill 12 cups of a muffin tin with the batter.
- Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes; do not overbake. Cool completely before frosting, about 45 minutes.
- Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl; stir until the icing reaches a smooth, thick, and creamy texture. Cover icing with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes, before topping cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 60 g
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful cupcake, use fresh carrots and grated them finely. This will help them blend into the batter better and release their natural sweetness.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cupcakes at the right temperature and for the right amount of time. If you bake them at too high a temperature, they will brown too quickly and be dry inside. If you bake them for too long, they will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
- Be creative with your frosting. You can use a simple cream cheese frosting, or try something more adventurous like a maple buttercream or a carrot cake frosting.
Conclusion:
Carrot cupcakes are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for birthday parties, potlucks, and other special occasions. With a few simple tips, you can make carrot cupcakes that are moist, flavorful, and beautifully decorated. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give carrot cupcakes a try!
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