Healthier Carrot Cake Cupcakes
If you’re in search of a delightful dessert that balances indulgence with health, these Healthier Carrot Cake Cupcakes are the answer! Bursting with warm cinnamon flavor and a fluffy texture, they are perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknight treats to special family gatherings. Each cupcake features wholesome ingredients like grated carrots and applesauce, ensuring you can enjoy a comforting cake experience without the guilt. Topped with a lightened cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and coconut sugar until well blended.
- Add eggs, grated carrots, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and applesauce; mix until combined.
- Fold in whole wheat pastry flour and baking powder gently until just smooth.
- Scoop batter into lined muffin tins for about 8-9 medium-sized cupcakes.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- For frosting, mix softened butter, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg