Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: Recipe + 14 Step-by-Step Photos

Carrot cupcakes are a simple, healthy, and delicious treat for those looking to try something new. These delicate vegetable cupcakes are made with affordable and accessible ingredients, so you won't have to run around the supermarket looking for a single ingredient. The carrot-based dough is just the right amount of sweet, moist, and fluffy. You won't be able to tell what these cupcakes are made of at first bite, making them a must-try again and again.

Salted Caramel Carrot Cupcakes - Step 13-2

Nutritional value per serving

217 kcal

Proteins: 5 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 57 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 45 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 12

In today's article I'll show you how to make carrot cupcakes with salted caramelA homemade dessert that will enhance the flavor of baked goods. The formula is simple: half an hour of your time plus a pinch of love, and the perfect healthy dessert to go with your tea is ready.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Salted Caramel Carrot Cupcakes

Ingredients

Servings

For the test

Carrot

160 G
Flour

160 G
Egg C1

2 pcs
Brown sugar

120 G
Butter

75 G
Walnuts

60 G
Vegetable oil

25 G
Baking powder

1 tsp
Cinnamon

1 tsp

For caramel

Sugar

200 G
Cream 33%

150 G
Butter

90 G
Sea salt

50 G

For cream cheese

Butter

400 G
Cream 33%

130 G
Powdered sugar

70 G

Preparation

Step 1

Sift the wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix. For a lower-calorie version, substitute rice or corn flour for the wheat flour.

Step 2

Combine room temperature chicken eggs with sugar and beat with a mixer until fluffy, white, and homogeneous.

Step 3

Add vegetable oil for elasticity. Then add slightly melted 82% butter.

Step 4

Grate fresh carrots finely and add to the egg-cream mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Combine dry and wet ingredients. Knead into a thick, smooth dough.

Step 6

Lightly toast the walnuts for flavor and add them to the batter. Gently stir until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Place the dough into baking pans and bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.

Step 8

While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the caramel and cream. For the caramel, place the sugar in a saucepan and place it over low heat. Melt the sugar until the crystals dissolve and the mixture turns brown.

Step 9

Add chilled butter, cut into small cubes. Stir.

Step 10

Heat the cream and pour it into the melted sugar. The mixture will begin to foam vigorously, so stir it carefully to avoid burning yourself.

Step 11

Add sea salt or regular salt, stir, and strain the caramel through a sieve to remove any undissolved sugar and salt crystals. Let cool to room temperature.

Step 12

Beat butter, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until thick and smooth. To achieve the desired consistency, use high-fat dairy products.

Step 13

Using a piping tip, cut out cupcake centers. Fill them with cooled salted caramel and lightly sprinkle nuts on top. By the way, carrot cupcakes are great for savory treats. with orange curd.

Step 14

Place the cream cap on top. Done!

A similar video recipe: Carrot Walnut Cupcakes by Julia Small

If you're making cupcakes for the first time, it's best to choose step-by-step recipes with photos or video recipes. They always explain every step in detail, describing what to add and when to add it, so your homemade cakes turn out delicious the first time. For the first option, our website has hundreds of tried-and-true dessert recipes. For the second, turn to YouTube for help.

I would recommend the channel of food blogger Yulia Smol. Yulia not only makes videos and blogs, but also publishes cookbooks. Her two million subscribers speak for themselves. Her channel features over 600 video recipes, including amazing carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Thanks to Yulia, anyone can make cupcakes effortlessly.

Where to use salted caramel

Salted caramel is a rather unique sweet, the name and taste of which may not appeal to everyone. However, it is often used in desserts, adding a touch of originality to the dish.

Most often, salted caramel is used as:

interlayer for cakes and rolls;
filling for sweets, cakes, muffins, cupcakes, etc.;
additive to ice cream, cream, etc.;
paste for greasing croissants, pancakes, toast.

It adds an interesting touch and enhances the overall flavor of the dessert. You can use regular table salt or sea salt to create this caramel.

How to store caramel

When stored properly, caramel has a shelf life of up to six months. Place the cooled, fresh mixture in a glass or plastic container. Seal it with an airtight lid.

Place the caramel sauce on the top shelf of the refrigerator to avoid freezing. At a temperature of +5…+8°C, it will retain all its properties even after opening the jar or container.

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