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Delicious best carrot cake cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.

BEST Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Indulge in the magical flavor of carrot cake cupcakes, perfect for any gathering and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour King Arthur for consistent results.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and rich caramel flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Essential for warm, cozy flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Canola oil Keeps cupcakes moist.
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Bring to room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Freshly grated carrots Look for firm carrots.
  • optional Nuts, to taste Add for personal taste.
  • optional Raisins, to taste Add for personal taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 12-cup cupcake pans with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until fully combined for a smooth batter.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, nuts, and raisins gently.
  5. Spoon the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 21-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 7 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Frosting
  1. Once fully cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For best results, do not overcrowd the pan. Bring ingredients to room temperature for even mixing. Let them cool completely to prevent frosting from melting.