Halloween Ghosts on Carrot Cupcakes

Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is important for maintaining good vision.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Halloween Ghosts on Carrot Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking, Decorating Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 250 gram Cream cheese
• 150 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Black food coloring gel
• 50 gram White chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon Black decorating gel

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Grate the carrots and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Fold in the grated carrots.
8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
12. Add the black food coloring gel and mix until well combined.
13. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the black cream cheese frosting.
14. Place two white chocolate chips on each cupcake to resemble eyes.
15. Use the black decorating gel to draw ghostly faces on the cupcakes.
16. Let the cupcakes rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.