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Irresistible Carrot Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth

Irresistible Carrot Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe to Try Now

These irresistible carrot cheesecake cupcakes are the perfect blend of moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that will make you want to indulge!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold in the grated carrots.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner with the batter, about 2/3 full.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  7. Create a small indent in the center of each cupcake batter and add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let them cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For best results, use freshly grated carrots.
  • These cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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