Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsJack Stack Barbecue - Overland ParkJack Stack Signature Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Jack Stack Signature Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Time1h
Serves24

Make Jack Stack Signature Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

Method

Cupcake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

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

  5. 5

    Add Carrots and Other Ingredients

    Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Fill Cupcake Liners

    Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.

  7. 7

    Bake

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

  8. 8

    Cool Cupcakes

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

Frosting Directions

  1. 9

    Prepare Frosting

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

  2. 10

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

  3. 11

    Frost Cupcakes

    Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or spatula to frost the tops of the cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

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