CARROT-TOPPED CUPCAKES

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A handy spice cake mix gets a tasty treatment when dressed up with shredded carrots and chopped walnuts. The mini carrot cakes are eye-catching, too, when decorated with cream cheese frosting carrots and parsley sprigs for the green tops. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
Orange paste food coloring
Fresh parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fold in carrots, walnuts and cinnamon. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Frost cupcakes with 1-1/4 cups frosting. Place remaining frosting in a small resealable bag; tint with orange food coloring. Cut a small hole in the corner of bag; pipe a carrot on the top of each cupcake. Add a parsley sprig for greens.

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Haris abbasi Abbasi
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These cupcakes were a complete disaster. They didn't rise properly and they were burnt on the bottom.


Abdul Aahab
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I didn't like the flavor of these cupcakes. They were too bland.


Junaid King
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These cupcakes were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Aziz Boukhari
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the carrot topping was delicious.


Jessica Jenson
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I had trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly. They were still tasty, but they were a bit dense.


ZINDAGI A R
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Vibe Kakashi
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I love the unique flavor of these cupcakes. The carrot topping is a great addition.


Azank Khan
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


Nathan Small
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but these cupcakes were amazing! The carrot topping was so good.


Nkonzo Zungu
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Vishal Petal
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These cupcakes were so moist and fluffy! The carrot topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Sharon Shultz
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I love carrot cake, so I was excited to try this recipe. The cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. They were also delicious! The carrot topping was a great addition.


Ummu Saad
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, and the carrot topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.