Cocoa-Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Chips

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Cocoa-Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Chips
45 min.
24
231kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on traditional cupcakes: Cocoa-Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Chips! These scrumptious treats are not only dairy-free but are also packed with the goodness of carrots, making them a surprisingly wholesome dessert option. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or a cozy family gathering, these cupcakes will leave your guests raving about their rich chocolate flavor and moist texture.

Imagine biting into a soft, tender cupcake that combines the earthy sweetness of carrots with the luxurious taste of white chocolate. With just a hint of cocoa to enhance the richness without overpowering it, these cupcakes strike a perfect balance that will please lovers of all desserts. Plus, they are easy to make, requiring only about 45 minutes from start to finish, allowing you to whip up a batch in no time when unexpected guests appear or when you're simply craving something sweet.

With each bite, you'll appreciate the blend of textures and flavors—chocolatey goodness punctuated by creamy white chocolate morsels. These Cocoa-Carrot Cupcakes are not only a treat for the taste buds, but they are also a clever way to sneak in a serving of vegetables! So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this decadent, yet surprisingly nutritious dessert.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups canola oil 
  • cups carrots grated
  • large eggs at room temperature
  • 1.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cups brown sugar light
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • cups chocolate chips white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • ice cream scoop
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper liners in 24 cupcake/muffin tins.
  3. Place the sugar, oil, and eggs in a mixer fitted with a paddle and beat until well combined.
  4. Place the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl and mix well.
  5. Add to the oil mixture, scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the carrots and chocolate chips, and mix again. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  6. • Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop or heaping tablespoon, fill the prepared tins.
  7. Transfer to the oven and bake until a tester comes out clean and the tops are slightly domed, 22 to 25 minutes.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and set aside to cool.
  9. Reprinted with permission from Cookies for Kids Cancer: Best
  10. Bake Sale Cookbook by Gretchen Holt-Witte, (C) 2011 Wiley

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein5.55%
Fat32.93%
Carbs61.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.99
Glycemic Load
11.9
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.7221737633581%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.68mg
Epicatechin
2.05mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.48kcal
11.57%
Fat:8.69g
13.37%
Saturated Fat:3.48g
21.76%
Carbohydrates:36.53g
12.18%
Net Carbohydrates:35.27g
12.82%
Sugar:27.72g
30.8%
Cholesterol:34.15mg
11.38%
Sodium:161.01mg
7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.3g
6.59%
Vitamin A:3613.45IU
72.27%
Selenium:6.71µg
9.59%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.25%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.4%
Phosphorus:68.59mg
6.86%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.62%
Folate:26.22µg
6.55%
Vitamin K:6.26µg
5.96%
Calcium:59.49mg
5.95%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.79%
Iron:0.94mg
5.24%
Fiber:1.26g
5.04%
Potassium:172.64mg
4.93%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.54%
Copper:0.09mg
4.29%
Magnesium:14.21mg
3.55%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.44%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.24%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.64%
Vitamin C:1.33mg
1.62%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious