Carrot Cake Cupcakes
using spice cake box mix
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This recipe uses a cake mix for a quick and easy way to enjoy Carrot Cake Cupcakes. I used a gingerbread cake mix leftover from the holidays, but you can also you a spice cake mix to make these carrot cake cupcakes, which is found year-round in the grocery store. With the easy addition of grated carrots, nuts, applesauce and raisins, you will have a full-of-flavor cupcake packed with healthy veggies, nuts and fruits! You can choose to eat un-iced, but if you would like to add a delicious and easy-to-make cream cheese frosting, find my easy to make recipe HERE.
Let’s begin:
How to make carrot cake cupcakes with a box spice cake mix:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Scoop out 1/3 cup of batter into cupcake liners. I found that exactly 1/3 cup creates the perfect height and fullness as this recipe doesn’t rise as much as a regular cupcake. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out with a few moist crumbs or clean.
Enjoy!
💜Julie
Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ / 175℃
- Line cupcake pans (or spray with non-stick cooking spray)
- Mix together your cake mix, the ingredients listed on box and the applesauce until well combined, about 2 minutes
- Fold in the grated carrots, nuts and raisins until evenly distributed
- Scoop out 1/3 cup of batter into cupcake liners
- Bake for 15-18 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out with a few moist crumbs or clean)
Notes
If you want to make a cream cheese frosting or decorate with marzipan carrots, see my recipe and instructions for both at my Carrot Cake recipe or:
Cream Cheese Frosting recipe:
Mix together one 8oz pkg cream cheese, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp orange juice until creamy. That's it! Note: You can easily substitute non-dairy cream cheese for a dairy-free option.
Related: How to make carrot cake cupcakes from a spice box mix or gingerbread cake mix. Easy recipe for carrot cake cupcakes.