Best Lulus Carrot Cupcakes Recipes

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CARROT CUPCAKES



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To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often "hide" nutritional foods inside sweet treats. The carrots add wonderful moistness to these cupcakes, which have a rich cream cheese frosting. Now we can have our cake and eat our vegetables, too! -Doreen Kelly, Rosyln, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
CHUNKY FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in carrots. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the coconut, pecans and raisins. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 22 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 extra-large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups grated carrots (less than 1 pound)
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat the sugar, oil, and vanilla together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts to the remaining flour, mix well, and add to the batter. Mix until just combined.
  • Line muffin pans with paper liners. Scoop the batter into 22 muffin cups until each is 3/4 full. Bake for 10 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook for a further 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
  • For the frosting, cream the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the sugar and beat until smooth.
  • When the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously and serve.

EASY CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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These carrot cake cupcakes are so simple to make. For the carrots, we prefer to hand grate for the finest carrot pieces that melt into the cupcake batter, but you can also use a food processor. It makes quick work of grating carrots, but the pieces will be slightly larger. Some grocery stores sell bags of grated carrots, as well. This recipe is forgiving. You can make this with or without the nuts and raisins. We like using both granulated and brown sugar in this, but using one or the other is an option.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Baking, Dessert

Time 45m

Yield Makes 12 Cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 ¼ cup (160 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, optional
1/2 cup (118 ml) canola or other vegetable oil
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (95 grams) lightly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ cups (150 grams) grated peeled carrots, 2 to 3 medium carrots
1/4 cup (32 grams) coarsely chopped pecans, optional
1/4 cup (32 grams) raisins, optional
4 ounces (113 grams) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch fine sea salt
1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar or confectioners sugar, plus more as needed
Pinch ground cinnamon or ground cardamom, optional
1/4 cup (32 grams) coarsely chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and the nutmeg until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, sugars, and vanilla. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
  • Switch to a large rubber spatula. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl then add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, gently stirring until they disappear and the batter is smooth. Stir in the carrots, nuts, and raisins.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4 of the way to the top. Bake until the tops of the cupcakes are springy when touched and when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt with a handheld mixer on medium speed until very creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • For the creamiest frosting, sift the powdered sugar or whisk until most large lumps are gone.
  • Beat in the powdered sugar, a 1/4 cup at a time until fluffy. For a thicker frosting, add an additional 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
  • To make spiced frosting, beat in a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes and if you'd like top with coarsely chopped pecans.
  • Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 frosted cupcake, Calories 336, Fat 17.1g, SaturatedFat 5.2g, Cholesterol 50.7mg, Sodium 220.7mg, Carbohydrate 43.5g, Fiber 0.8g, Sugar 32.2g, Protein 3.8g

LULU'S CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup marshmallow creme
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Place paper liners in two 12-cup muffin pans.
  • Prepare the cupcakes: Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add the chocolate and butter and let sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture has cooled slightly. Stir in the vanilla. Using a mixer, beat in the eggs, then mix in the dry ingredients.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans (about 1/4 cup batter per cupcake) and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 25 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Using a mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon heavy cream; beat until smooth. Beat in the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in batches, alternating after each addition. Beat in the marshmallow creme; set aside.
  • Prepare the ganache: Place the chocolate in a stainless-steel bowl. Heat the cream and 1 tablespoon butter until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla; let stand until cool but still glossy and liquid.
  • Spoon the filling into a pastry bag with a medium tip. Insert the tip into the center of each cupcake top; fill until the cupcake is heavier (do not overfill). Dip the cupcake tops in the ganache. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the icing: Using a mixer, beat the remaining 1 stick butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, the milk and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spoon into a pastry bag with a small tip; pipe onto the cupcakes to decorate.

LULU'S CARROT CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Lulu's Carrot Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dried pineapple
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees. Have on hand a muffin tin and line it with pleated paper or foil baking cups.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat eggs and sugar until smooth. Add the oil and mix until incorporated. Using a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until incorporated, then fold in carrots, walnuts, and pineapple. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour batter into cups. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack before frosting.
  • For the frosting:.
  • In a small bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, Add sugar, milk, and vanilla and beat another 5 minutes or until very fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 143.5, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 37.3, Protein 4.7

CARROT & SOFT CHEESE CUPCAKES



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This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

175g light muscovado sugar
100g wholemeal self-raising flour
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp mixed spice
1 orange, zested
2 eggs
150ml sunflower oil
200g carrots, grated
orange coloured sprinkles, to decorate
100g butter, softened
300g soft cheese
100g icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar, flours, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and orange zest. Whisk together the eggs and oil, then stir into the dry ingredients with the grated carrot. Divide the mixture between cases and bake for 20-22 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before icing.
  • For the icing, beat the butter until really soft, then beat in the soft cheese, icing sugar and vanilla. Use a palette or cutlery knife to swirl the icing on top of the cakes, then decorate with the sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

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