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The Ultimate Carrot Cake Cupcakes — Moist, Spicy, and Perfect

Most Amazing Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A decadent, spiced carrot cake in cupcake form topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly moist and rich.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups finely shredded carrots
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin.
  2. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and oil until smooth.
  4. Fold in the shredded carrots into the wet mixture.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then frost with whipped cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.