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Carrot Cupcakes with Sweet Orange Frosting
Carrot Cupcakes with Sweet Orange Frosting have the sweet and citrus taste to them for a perfect combo.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
45
minutes
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Servings
12
Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes
1
Cup
Flour
3/4
Cup
Sugar
1
tsp
Cinnamon
1
tsp
Baking Soda
1/2
tsp
baking powder
1/4
tsp
Salt
1 1/2
Cups
Grated Carrot
2/3
Cups
Oil
2
Eggs
Beaten
Frosting
4
Ounces
Cream Cheese
Softened
4
Tbsp
Butter
1/2
tsp
Vanilla Bean Paste
1/2
tsp
Orange extract
or Substitute with Sweet Orange Essential Oil
2
Cups
Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl combine the grated carrots and oil.
Slowly add in the flour mixture. Add the beaten eggs. Stir just until combined.
Put your liners in the muffin tin. Fill liner about 2/3 full. Bake about 13 minutes.
Frosting
Combine cream cheese, butter, orange marmalade, orange juice, vanilla, and orange extract. Mix until combined and smooth.
Add powdered sugar until smooth and combined
Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them.