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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Dessert· Food

9 May

Carrot cake is not any good unless it is frosted in cream cheese frosting.  They are just too perfect together!  The frosting has to have just the right amount of tang and sweetness.  I’m not sure originally created cream cheese frosting, but I could just kiss them!  If it’s made right, it’s super creamy and practically perfect on everything!  Just think about it…chocolate cake, banana bread, or cinnamon rolls?  Those recipes are just boring without a rich cream cheese frosting. 

Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes, so yummy with this Cream Cheese Frosting! YUM!

Not only is this frosting recipe everything, but the carrot cake itself is dang delicious!  I’m a huge advocate for NEVER putting pineapple in a carrot cake.  Let the carrot cake just be itself and let that veggie shine! 

Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes, so yummy with this Cream Cheese Frosting! YUM!

These cupcakes are totally yummy and perfect when you just need a little spice in your life.  Give the chocolate and fruit dessert a break and make these S.T.A.T.!

Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes, so yummy with this Cream Cheese Frosting! YUM!

Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Makes 24 Cupcakes

Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 3 eggs, large
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 3 cups carrots, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.  
  2. Line two standard muffin tins with paper cupcake liners.  
  3. In a large bowl cream together sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs for 2 minutes on medium speed.  
  4. Add in vanilla and mix until incorporated.  
  5. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.  
  6. Pour into sugar mixture and mix until just about combined.  
  7. Add in carrots and mix until completely combined.  DO NOT over mix. 
  8. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into each cupcake liner.  
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.  
  10. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. 
  11. Frost once completely cooled.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
  • 4 TBSP butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract  
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla.  
  • Slowly add in powdered sugar until combined.  

Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes, so yummy with this Cream Cheese Frosting! YUM!

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Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

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  1. angie says

    06/04/2017 at 8:25 am

    these look mighty tasty I love cream cheese and my mother in law always loved carrot cake this would have been a recipe we would bake together
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    05/24/2017 at 7:14 am

    Beautiful cupcakes!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
  3. Leanna says

    05/23/2017 at 3:37 pm

    These look delicious, adding apple sauce will make them so moist and yum. Of course the cream cheese icing is the best icing for carrot cupcakes.

    Reply
  4. Amber says

    05/23/2017 at 12:54 pm

    I am a huge fan of carrot cake so I adore these cupcakes

    Reply
  5. Miz Helen says

    05/23/2017 at 11:26 am

    We will love your cupcakes! Thanks so much for sharing your great post with us at Full Plate Thursday, I really appreciate you sharing with us!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  6. Ghastly Girl says

    05/22/2017 at 10:39 am

    I never liked carrot cake when I was younger but now I can get enough of it. These cupcakes look so good. I am definitely trying this one. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      05/23/2017 at 12:08 am

      Same! I want to tell my younger self to have enjoyed it before I worried about calories, haha! 😀 YUM!!

      Reply
  7. Cindy says

    05/22/2017 at 10:35 am

    They look SO GOOD!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  8. Jann Olson says

    05/21/2017 at 8:00 pm

    Yes! One of the best combos ever!! Thanks for sharing.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  9. Jess says

    05/18/2017 at 8:13 am

    yum! These sound amazing ! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  10. Sandra says

    05/16/2017 at 3:57 pm

    I wonder how long it would take my three sons to polish off a batch of these! Not long I’m sure and I would have to make more. That’s always a good sign!

    Reply

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