Carrot Cake Cupcakes

AuthorLeah ClapperCategory, DifficultyBeginner

Yields24 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients

Carrot Cake
 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
 2 tbsp lemon juice
 ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
 1 ½ cups flour
 ¾ cup white sugar
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 tsp baking powder
 1 tsp baking soda
 1 tsp salt
 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ½ tsp nutmeg
 ½ tsp cloves
 ½ tsp allspice
 ½ cup vegetable oil
 ¼ cup Greek yogurt (can be substituted with another 1/4 cup vegetable oil)
 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 3 large eggs
 1 cup raisins
Cream Cheese Frosting
 8 oz cream cheese
 ¼ cup butter
 2 cups powdered sugar
 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Directions
1

Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.

2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3

Finely grate carrots in a food processor then transfer to a bowl. Add lemon juice and crushed pineapple. Stir and set aside.

4

Whisk together flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a large mixing bowl.

5

Add vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat to blend well.

6

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.

7

Add carrot mixture and raisins. Beat until evenly combined.

8

Divide batter evenly between cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.

9

Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. While cupcakes are in the oven, prepare the frosting by combining all ingredients and beating until smooth.

10

Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. Frost and enjoy!

Ingredients

Carrot Cake
 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
 2 tbsp lemon juice
 ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
 1 ½ cups flour
 ¾ cup white sugar
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 tsp baking powder
 1 tsp baking soda
 1 tsp salt
 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ½ tsp nutmeg
 ½ tsp cloves
 ½ tsp allspice
 ½ cup vegetable oil
 ¼ cup Greek yogurt (can be substituted with another 1/4 cup vegetable oil)
 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 3 large eggs
 1 cup raisins
Cream Cheese Frosting
 8 oz cream cheese
 ¼ cup butter
 2 cups powdered sugar
 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Directions
1

Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.

2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3

Finely grate carrots in a food processor then transfer to a bowl. Add lemon juice and crushed pineapple. Stir and set aside.

4

Whisk together flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a large mixing bowl.

5

Add vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat to blend well.

6

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.

7

Add carrot mixture and raisins. Beat until evenly combined.

8

Divide batter evenly between cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.

9

Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. While cupcakes are in the oven, prepare the frosting by combining all ingredients and beating until smooth.

10

Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. Frost and enjoy!

Notes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes


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