Delicious Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these incredibly moist and flavorful carrot cupcakes that are sure to impress. Made with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a special event or simply craving a homemade dessert, this recipe will not disappoint. Whip up a batch of these scrumptious carrot cupcakes and enjoy every bite!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the 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, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts or pecans, if using.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
11. To prepare the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
13. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
14. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.
15. Serve and enjoy!

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