Simply Carrot Cake Cupcakes Made Easy for a Sweet Treat
Enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake cupcakes, perfect for any sweet occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the shredded carrots and walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add raisins or crushed pineapple to the batter.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for a delicious finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Simply Carrot Cake Cupcakes