Carrot Cupcakes with Goat Cheese 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: 14.
Carrot Cupcakes with Goat Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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Grate the carrots and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the grated carrots.
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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 comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the goat cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the goat cheese frosting.
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Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top for garnish.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
