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Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Delicious Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes to Brighten Your Day

These Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine sweet grated carrots and tangy cream cheese filling for a delightful twist on a classic treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened coconut oil as dairy-free alternative
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan substitute
  • 0.5 cups milk or any plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixer
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots gently with a spatula.
  5. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
  8. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon to create the crumble topping.
  9. Cut a hole in the center of each cooled cupcake, fill with cream cheese filling using a piping bag.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze and drizzle over the cupcakes.
  11. Sprinkle the crumble topping over each cupcake while the glaze is still wet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy chilled for maximum freshness.

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