Moist without being dense with just the right amount of spice and plenty of cream cheese frosting.
Others prefer orange juicemodernizing the classics and stirring up cocktails to pair with them.
Toasted walnuts add a certain bittersweet and earthy taste to the cupcakes.
Elise Bauer
A funky cupcake that anyone’s personality can appreciate.
Variations and Substitutions
So then, what does your carrot (cup)cake say about you?
So many of you have made this recipe over the years and shared with us your versions!
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Leftover frosted cupcakes should be refrigerated and will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Let them come to room temperature before enjoying.
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Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Line 2 standard muffin/cupcake pans with liners.
Stir in the grated carrots.
Fold the flour mixture into the carrot mixture until combined, being sure not to over-mix.
Fold in the toasted walnuts until evenly incorporated.
Scoop the batter into cupcake papers, filling them about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
Beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until well combined.
Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
