Carrot-Ginger Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese
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: 15.
Carrot-Ginger Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the spiced cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground nutmeg, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the spiced cream cheese frosting.
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Optional: Garnish with additional grated carrots or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
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Allow the frosting to set for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- 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.
