Delicious Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In another mixing bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until creamy.
5. Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
6. Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture and mix well.
7. Add grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if desired) and mix well.
8. Pour the mixture into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
11. Transfer the cupcakes onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 25g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 3g

Tips

• Use fresh carrots that are finely grated for the best flavor.
• Make sure to mix the dry and wet ingredients well to avoid lumps in the batter.
• Don't overfill the muffin cups, or they may overflow while baking.
• Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
• You can add cream cheese frosting for a classic carrot cake flavor.
• You can also add raisins or coconut for a different twist.

Conclusion