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Carrot & Pineapple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

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Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 1/2 Cups AP Flour
  • 3/4 Tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 Tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 Tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 Tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 Cup agave or honey
  • 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cup Carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1/4 Cup Pineapple, drained, crushed in juice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a medium sized bowl.
  • Using a mixer, beat the agave, oil and eggs until thoroughly combined.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
  • Add the carrots and pineapple and beat until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Line 14-1/3 cup muffin cups or mini muffins with paper liners.
  • Scoop batter into cups, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 30 minutes for regular 1/3 cup muffins or 15 minutes for mini cupcakes.
  • Cool (cupcakes can be made 1 day ahead, cover and store at room temperature).
  • 10 Spread top of each cupcake with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese icing and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g
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