Carrot Cupcakes With Cardamom Frosting
Carrots were originally purple and yellow, not orange.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Carrot Cupcakes With Cardamom Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grate the carrots.
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs. Add the grated carrots and mix well.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the carrot mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Add the cream cheese and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cardamom frosting.
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Let the cupcakes rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
