Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and fluffy cupcakes fuse the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake with the convenience of individual servings. Each bite is enhanced by a rich, nutty brown butter cream cheese frosting that elevates these treats to a new level of deliciousness. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress friends and family, these cupcakes are a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (canola recommended)
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt (or sour cream), room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) freshly grated carrots, at room temperature (about 4 medium carrots)
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, browned, strained, and chilled until firm for 45–60 minutes
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Grate fresh carrots and set aside.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: oil, sugars, eggs, and yogurt until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; then gently mix in grated carrots.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 16–17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with brown butter cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg