Introduction
Carrot cupcakes are a delicious and nutritious dessert that has become increasingly popular in recent years. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, baby shower, or just a special treat for yourself. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make moist, fluffy, and flavorful carrot cupcakes that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour- 2 tsp baking powder- 1 tsp baking soda- 1 tsp ground cinnamon- 1/2 tsp ground ginger- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg- 1/2 tsp salt- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened- 1 cup granulated sugar- 2 large eggs- 1 tsp vanilla extract- 1/2 cup milk- 2 cups grated carrots
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.5. Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.6. Fill each cupcake liner with batter, about 3/4 full.7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
