Are you looking for a delicious and unique way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than spiced carrot cupcakes! These delightful treats are packed with flavor, featuring a moist and fluffy carrot cake base, aromatic spices, and a sweet cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the earthy notes of the carrots. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this step-by-step guide will equip you with all the knowledge and techniques you need to create these irresistible cupcakes from scratch. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
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SPICED CARROT CUPCAKES
A medley of spices and a fluffy white chocolate frosting star in this cupcake recipe. They're moist and light-tasting...a little different from your average cupcake. Angela Coulter, Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, pineapple and walnuts. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the chocolate, cream and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe or spread over cupcakes, garnish with walnuts is desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY SPICED CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES
When you want an Easter treat that tastes as good as it looks-and really looks good-make these surprisingly easy carrot cake cupcakes. The secret to their ease is using Betty Crocker™ yellow cake mix as the shortcut base for your batter. Extra spices and carrots are stirred in for an extra flavorful and moist result-like a classic carrot cake in a smaller format. Let yourself get into the springtime spirit as you decorate with Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting, Great Value™ assorted sprinkles and sugars, followed by crushed chocolate cookie "dirt," and decorative cupcake toppers.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place foil or paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan to cooling racks; cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Frost cupcake with 1 generous tablespoon frosting. Using photo as a guide, immediately roll edges of frosting in sprinkles and top with crushed chocolate cookies. Repeat with remaining cupcakes. Insert topper in center of each cupcake.
- Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g
CARDAMOM-SPICED CARROT CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: 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, ground cardamom, Fisher® Chef's Naturals Pecan Halves, cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, orange, ground cardamom, ground ginger
Provided by Fisher® Nuts
Categories Desserts
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 22
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 Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cupcakes: When making the batter, add the cardamom to the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the carrots and 1⅓ cups Fisher Pecans. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ of the way full. Bake the cupcakes for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
- Meanwhile, make the orange, cardamom, and ginger-spiced 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 orange zest, cardamom, and ginger, and beat until incorporated. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. 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 edges with the remaining cup of Fisher Pecans.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 36 grams
Tips:
- Prep all your ingredients before starting the recipe for a smooth baking process.
- Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the cupcakes.
- Always use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the carrots finely for a smooth batter.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full to prevent them from overflowing.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
- Use a piping bag or ziplock bag to create a neat and even swirl of frosting on each cupcake.
- Top the cupcakes with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or chopped walnuts for added flavor.
Conclusion:
These spiced carrot cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and flavorful carrot cake base and creamy cream cheese frosting, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these spiced carrot cupcakes a try!
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