Carrot Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Pralines
Carrots were first used in sweet cakes during the medieval period when sugar and sweeteners were scarce.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Carrot Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Pralines
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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In another bowl, mix together the grated carrots, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
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Crush the pralines and sprinkle them over the frosted cupcakes.
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Allow the cupcakes to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
