Delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

If you love carrot cake, then you'll adore these scrumptious carrot cake cupcakes! These cupcakes are easy to make, and they're perfect for any occasion. Plus, they're a great way to get your daily dose of veggies!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using).
6. Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
3. Spread the frosting on each cupcake using a knife or piping bag.
4. Decorate with additional chopped walnuts or grated carrots, if desired.

Enjoy these delicious and moist carrot cake cupcakes with your loved ones!