Delight Your Guests with Ina Garten's Carrot Cake Cupcakes
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert to wow your guests, look no further than Ina Garten's Carrot Cake Cupcakes. This classic recipe combines moist, fluffy cupcakes with a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting for a taste sensation that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes you will need:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots (4 carrots)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
For the frosting, you will need:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 12-cup cupcake pans with paper liners.
Step 2: Make the cupcakes
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium-low speed until combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat until just mixed. With a rubber spatula, fold in the carrots and walnuts.
Step 3: Bake the cupcakes
Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Step 4: Make the frosting
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Step 5: Frost the cupcakes
Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion
Ina Garten's Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a classic dessert that will delight your guests. With a moist, fluffy cupcake and a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So why not give them a try today?
