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

EJEREJE OMAMODE
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These cupcakes are the perfect way to use up leftover carrots. They're moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Sajid Ali jutt
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I love these cupcakes! They're always a hit at parties and I always get requests for the recipe.


Cindy L
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


Shakil Muhammad
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good! The cream cheese frosting is amazing.


irfan arain
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Official Aronx
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I found these cupcakes to be a bit dry. I think I would add more oil or butter next time.


Rasaq Shina
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The carrots add a nice crunch and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Rynie Mela
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The cream cheese frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves are delicious.


Victor Dayet
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out moist and fluffy.


Asia Qaisar
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and so did the adults.


Ezana Daniale
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These carrot cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.