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
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.
