Description
Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes are moist, warmly spiced treats topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Each bite delivers sweet comfort and bakery-style flavor perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture, then fold in grated carrots.
5. Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
7. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
8. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
9. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or crushed walnuts if desired.
Notes
These Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes store well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
For extra moisture, you can add 1/4 cup crushed pineapple to the batter.
Let the cream cheese and butter come to room temperature before making the frosting for smooth results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot cream cheese cupcakes, carrot cake cupcakes, spiced cupcakes