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Carrot Pineapple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Tender, moist cupcakes full of cinnamon, shredded carrots, and crushed pineapple, topped with silky cream cheese frosting and optional caramel and pecans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup caramel topping (for drizzling, optional)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the canola oil, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract; stir just until combined.
  4. Fold in the shredded carrots, well-drained crushed pineapple, raisins, and chopped pecans or walnuts.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove the cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
  8. Beat the softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
  9. Add the softened cream cheese gradually and beat until smooth.
  10. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, drizzle with caramel topping, and sprinkle with chopped pecans for garnish.

Notes

Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to avoid excess moisture. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

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