Moist carrot cupcakes –If you’re looking for a delightful treat that brings a sweet touch to any occasion, these Ultra-Moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Best-Ever Cream Cheese Frosting are sure to please! Perfectly spiced and incredibly moist, these cupcakes are a must-try for carrot cake lovers. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful recipe!
Ultra-Moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes
These cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and packed full of flavor. Each bite bursts with the sweetness of carrots and the warmth of cinnamon, making them an irresistible dessert option.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well before adding the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if you’re using them. Make sure the mixture is evenly distributed.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Best-Ever Cream Cheese Frosting
No carrot cake cupcake is complete without the creamy, luscious frosting that brings it all together. This cream cheese frosting is the perfect match!
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract for that extra flavor boost.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Enjoy these scrumptious cupcakes for any gathering, or just because you deserve a sweet treat today!