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Carrot Pineapple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Moist, warmly spiced Carrot Pineapple Cupcakes topped with tangy Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup caramel topping (for drizzling, optional)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the canola oil, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined.
  4. Fold in the shredded carrots, well-drained crushed pineapple, raisins, and chopped nuts. Mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
  9. Add the softened cream cheese gradually and beat until smooth.
  10. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  11. Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with chopped pecans for garnish.

Notes

These cupcakes may be served slightly chilled or at room temperature. Perfect for gatherings, they can be made ahead of time and stored appropriately.

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Keywords: carrot cupcakes, pineapple, cream cheese frosting, dessert, baking

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