Irresistible Carrot Cheesecake Cupcakes: A Delightful Twist to Try Now
Delight in the perfect mix of carrot cake and creamy cheesecake with these irresistible cupcakes. A treat that will impress at any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner with batter halfway, then add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top, followed by more batter to cover.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and grated carrot before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: carrot cheesecake cupcakes, desserts, baking