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Easter Carrot Cake Cupcake decorated with cream cheese frosting and festive toppings.

Carrot Cake Cupcake for Easter

Delicious carrot cake cupcakes that are tender, spiced, and perfect for Easter gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 2 large large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1.5 cups finely grated carrots Pat dry if wet
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 3-3.5 cups powdered sugar Add more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and light brown sugar.
  3. Whisk in the oil and vanilla.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until no dry flour remains.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots. If wet, pat them dry with a paper towel first.
  6. Optional: Fold in walnuts or pecans and raisins.
  7. Scoop batter into liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  2. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
  3. If too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes before frosting cupcakes.

Notes

For Easter decorating, add green tinted coconut for 'grass' and top with mini chocolate eggs or candy carrots. Ensure the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.