Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsHugo's Frog Bar & Fish HouseCarrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

Method

Cupcake Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Fold in Carrots and Nuts

    Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.

  6. 6

    Fill Cupcake Liners

    Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool

    Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Instructions

  1. 9

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth.

  2. 10

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.

  3. 11

    Frost the Cupcakes

    Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top of each cupcake.

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