How to Make Carrot Pineapple Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot pineapple cupcakes are a delightful and unique twist on traditional carrot cake. These moist and flavorful cupcakes are packed with freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and a warm blend of spices, creating a sweet and tangy combination that is sure to please any palate. Topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion, from a casual family gathering to a special celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely grated carrot
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Stir white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir flour mixture into liquid ingredients until thoroughly moistened. Mix in carrot, pineapple, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top.
  • Bake cupcakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Cream butter with cream cheese with an electric hand mixer in a bowl until smooth.
  • Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a spreadable frosting; frost the cooled cupcakes.
  • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 412mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 111mg