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Carrot Pineapple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Warm, tender, and bright, these Carrot Pineapple Cupcakes bring together carrots and pineapple in a delightful dessert, topped with creamy frosting.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup caramel topping (for drizzling, optional)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl.
  3. Add the canola oil, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
  4. Fold in the shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, raisins, and chopped pecans or walnuts.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Make the frosting by beating the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
  9. Add the cream cheese in parts and beat until smooth. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  10. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto cooled cupcakes, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Notes

Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent gummy cupcakes. Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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