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Cozy Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Easy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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Moist and tender carrot cake cupcakes with warm spices and a natural sweetness from maple cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup (120ml) crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs with a mixer or whisk until smooth and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple. If using nuts, fold them in now.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full using a scoop or spoon.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cupcakes on a rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
  9. To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes). Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until fluffy.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Notes

Use freshly grated carrots for best texture. Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy batter. If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes before frosting. Avoid overbaking to keep cupcakes moist. Room temperature ingredients help achieve smooth frosting.

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