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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Melena
These Carrot Cake Cupcakes are ultra moist, warmly spiced, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Made with freshly grated carrots and simple pantry ingredients, this easy carrot cake cupcakes recipe is perfect for Easter, birthdays, bake sales, or any spring celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup raisins
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 –4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat & Prep
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Finely grate carrots and set aside.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
  • In a separate bowl, mix oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Fold in grated carrots.
  • Step 4: Combine
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
  • Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Fold in nuts or raisins if using.
  • Step 5: Bake
  • Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, rotating pan halfway through.
  • Check with a toothpick — it should come out clean.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • Step 6: Make Frosting
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Beat until fluffy and smooth.
  • Step 7: Frost
  • Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Garnish with chopped nuts or decorations if desired.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated carrots for best moisture and texture.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes soft.
  • Make sure cream cheese and butter are fully softened to prevent lumps.
  • Cupcakes taste even better the next day as flavors develop.
Keyword Carrot Cake Cupcakes