Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes
100 min.
24
212kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of dessert with these scrumptious Carrot Cake Cupcakes! Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, these cupcakes are a whimsical twist on the classic carrot cake, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a spring gathering, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress.

What sets these cupcakes apart is not just their delicious taste but also their charming presentation. Topped with rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, each cupcake is adorned with adorable carrot-shaped fruit snacks that add a playful touch. The combination of chocolate cookie crumbs sprinkled on top provides a delightful crunch, perfectly complementing the soft, spiced cake beneath.

With a preparation time of just 100 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that are not only visually appealing but also a hit among both kids and adults. The vibrant colors and fun shapes make them a fantastic addition to any dessert table, and the unique flavors will leave your guests raving about your baking skills. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Ingredients

  • cup cookie crumbs 
  • container cream cheese frosting 
  •  fruit (from 5-oz box)
  • box duncan hines classic decadent cake mix 
  •  frangelico sour separated

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Place paper baking cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. Bake and cool cupcakes as directed on package for 24 cupcakes.
  4. Meanwhile, cut fruit snack into triangles.
  5. Roll up fruit snack to make a carrot shape. Repeat with remaining fruit snacks to make about 30 carrots.
  6. Cut green sour candies in half crosswise; cut each half into quarters lengthwise to make thin strips of green candy. Press thin green strips into large end of carrot to make greens on carrot. Repeat with remaining candy.
  7. Spread frosting over cupcakes.
  8. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Randomly place carrot shapes on tops of cupcakes or press them into cupcakes to make them look like they are planted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories212kcal
Protein2.56%
Fat21.61%
Carbs75.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.67
Glycemic Load
1.67
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.9578261116277%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.95kcal
10.6%
Fat:5.21g
8.01%
Saturated Fat:1.62g
10.13%
Carbohydrates:41.13g
13.71%
Net Carbohydrates:39.94g
14.52%
Sugar:28.29g
31.43%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:202.86mg
8.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.39g
2.78%
Phosphorus:82.66mg
8.27%
Calcium:51.1mg
5.11%
Folate:19.58µg
4.89%
Fiber:1.19g
4.76%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.55%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.38%
Vitamin B3:0.87mg
4.37%
Iron:0.75mg
4.16%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.98%
Vitamin A:173.46IU
3.47%
Vitamin K:3.63µg
3.45%
Copper:0.07mg
3.36%
Selenium:2.21µg
3.15%
Potassium:73.69mg
2.11%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.93%
Magnesium:6.14mg
1.54%
Vitamin C:1.24mg
1.5%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.16%