Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: Your Best Homemade Treat
Deliciously moist and flavorful carrot cake cupcakes topped with creamy cheese frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the sugars, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Add the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated carrots.
- Feel free to add more spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting