Name: Apple Carrot Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour -; 1 1/4 (250 g) cups sugar -; 2 teaspoons baking soda -; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder -; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon -; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1 cup (236 ml) vegetable oil (light olive oil or canola oil) -; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten -; 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3 medium) -; 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 medium) -; 1 cup (125 g) coarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts) -; 1/4 cup (15 g) sweetened shredded coconut -; 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature -; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar, sifted -

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Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Apple Carrot Cupcakes

1. 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour -

2. 1 1/4 (250 g) cups sugar -

3. 2 teaspoons baking soda -

4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder -

5. 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon -

6. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -

7. 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves -

8. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

9. 1 cup (236 ml) vegetable oil (light olive oil or canola oil) -

10. 4 large eggs, lightly beaten -

11. 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3 medium) -

12. 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 medium) -

13. 1 cup (125 g) coarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts) -

14. 1/4 cup (15 g) sweetened shredded coconut -

15. 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature -

16. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature -

17. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

18. 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar, sifted -

How to cook deliciously - Apple Carrot Cupcakes

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the rack in the center of the oven.

2. Stage

Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir in oil and eggs. Stir in carrots, apples, pecans, and coconut.

3. Stage

Bake the cupcakes: Place paper liners in muffin tins. Spoon the batter into the paper cups, three quarters of the way to the top. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes (testing after 20 min), or until a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

4. Stage

Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Once the cupcakes are cool, apply frosting. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!