Carrot Walnut Cupcakes
Delight in these moist carrot cupcakes infused with warm spices and studded with crunchy walnuts. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
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Step 4:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
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Step 5:
Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Step 6:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Step 7:
While the cupcakes cool, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Step 8:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag.
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Step 9:
Serve the cupcakes and enjoy your delicious carrot walnut treats!