Irresistible Carrot Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth
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!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold in the grated carrots.
- Fill each cupcake liner with the batter, about 2/3 full.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Create a small indent in the center of each cupcake batter and add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: carrot cheesecake cupcakes, dessert, sweet treats