Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Icing
Carrots were originally purple and white, not orange.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Icing
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
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Bake for 18-20 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 small bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and orange juice until smooth.
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Spread the orange icing over the cooled cupcakes.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 22g
- 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.
