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Carrot Cake Cupcakes: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Bakers

Carrot Cake Cupcakes!

Delicious and easy to make carrot cake cupcakes packed with flavor. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix together vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if using.
  6. Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cool and frost as desired.

Notes

  • For added moisture, include crushed pineapple.
  • These cupcakes can be frosted with cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.

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