Have all the deliciousness of a carrot cake…in a cupcake. What’s better is that this version is actually good for you, so you won’t feel bad when you can’t stop eating them!
Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Category
Cupcakes
Have all the deliciousness of a carrot cake…in a cupcake. What’s better is that this version is actually good for you, so you won’t feel bad when you can’t stop eating them!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 cups (approx. 1 lb) carrots freshly shredded
- 2/3 cup nuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line standard muffin pan with baking cups. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking soda; mix well.
- In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer until foamy; add oil in a thin stream and beat well. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix well. Fold in carrots and nuts. Spoon into baking cups.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on cooling rack for 5-8 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely.
