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The BEST Carrot Cake Cupcake Recipe

April 3, 2018

The recipe I have for you today  is hands down T.H.E. B.E.S.T. Carrot Cake Cupcake recipe you will make!

Do you ever make a recipe and say, “this tastes just like mom or grandma’s!” When I’m able to say that I feel a great accomplishment. My mom and grandma were great cooks, now, if they were bad cooks I sure hope I wouldn’t say that or anyone else, LOL. 

carrot cake cupcakes

This carrot cake recipe is my mom’s. She made it from time to time and I absolutely loved it! She is no longer with us so for me to make something that she used to make helps me to feel close to her. Do you have any recipes like that? That make you feel close to the person or just has a sweet memory attached to it?

Moving right along to what makes this cake so darn GREAT!

These cupcakes are perfectly moist. They have a hint of cinnamon and the perfect amount of pecans, carrots, coconut and pineapple.

I chose to top them with my Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. All the flavors of the cake compliment the flavors of the frosting. In the frosting I used fresh orange juice and orange zest. It tastes like an orange creamsicle, YUM! The orange frosting with carrot cake cupcakes is a winning combination! They will leave you wanting more than one.

This recipe can be made as a 9×13, 2-9×9, or 2-8×8 cakes.

carrot cake cupcakes

I hope you enjoy these as much as my family. Please let me know by leaving a comment, sharing with friends, and/or sharing a picture on instagram.

The BEST Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Yields 24
These cupcakes are perfectly moist. They will leave you wanting more than one. They have a hint of cinnamon and the perfect amount of pecans, carrots, and pineapple. Top them with my Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. It's a winning combination.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Cupcakes
  1. 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  2. 2 cups granulated sugar
  3. 3 eggs
  4. 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  5. 1/2 tsp salt
  6. 2 tsp baking soda
  7. 2 tsp baking powder
  8. 1 tsp cinnamon
  9. 2 tsp vanilla extract
  10. 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut
  11. 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
  12. 1 1/2 cup grated carrots
  13. 3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. 1/2 cup butter, softened
  2. 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  3. 2 tsp vanilla extract
  4. 1 tsp orange zest
  5. 2 Tbsp orange juice (fresh is best if you have on hand, if not store bought will work)
  6. 5 1/4 cups powdered sugar (add a little more or less depending on your desired thickness)
For the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl mix together vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs. Beat well.
  3. Add in flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix well. (The batter will be thick.)
  4. Add in vanilla extract, coconut, nuts, carrots, and pineapple. Mix until combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
For the Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a mixer with the paddle attachment cream together butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes.
  2. Add in vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.
  3. Slowly add in powdered sugar. Beat until combined
  4. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
  5. Store them in the refrigerator and take out 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. You can also make a 9x13, 2-9x9 & 2-8x8 cakes.
  2. I would love to see a picture of your creation. Share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #adlibmom.
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