Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

June 17, 2014

This is a classic recipe for Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. The cupcakes are spicy, overflowing with cinnamon and nutmeg, and the frosting is creamy and sweet.

for the cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2 cups carrots, finely grated (about 3 large carrots)

for the frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp butter, softened
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, and egg until well...
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Nutritions

Calories
376

Sodium
210mg
8% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
48g
16% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

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