Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes: Your New Favorite Sweet Treat
Delicious and moist carrot cake cupcakes that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are topped with a creamy frosting and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
- 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 soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding raisins or coconut to the batter.
- These cupcakes pair wonderfully with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Carrot Cake, Cupcakes, Dessert