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Chocolate Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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These cupcakes offer a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and moist carrot cake, enhanced by spices and a tangy cream cheese frosting. They’re perfect for any occasion and visually stunning.

  • Total Time: 41 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup Florida Crystals® Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Organic SunButter
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups Florida Crystals® Organic Powdered Raw Cane Sugar
  • Chocolate shavings, for decoration

Instructions

  • Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Cream unsalted butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add Organic SunButter and buttermilk, mix until combined.
  • Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture.
  • Fold in finely shredded carrots.
  • Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 18-21 minutes.
  • Cool cupcakes before making frosting.
  • Whip butter for frosting, then mix in cream cheese and sugar.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with chocolate shavings.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
Use a piping bag for an elegant frosting presentation.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 21 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 50