Description
Indulgent Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cupcakes blend two beloved desserts into one irresistible treat. Creamy cheesecake layers and spiced carrot cake create a harmonious symphony that will delight your taste buds with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cinnamon
- 1 cup grated carrots
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Cheesecake Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin by lining with paper cupcake liners and warming the oven to 350°F.
- Create a vibrant carrot mixture by blending freshly grated carrots with granulated and brown sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and pure vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and ground cinnamon in a separate mixing vessel.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each cavity approximately halfway to allow room for cream cheese filling.
- Delicately place a generous dollop of cream cheese directly into the center of each cupcake batter, creating a luscious hidden core.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted emerges clean and the cupcakes display a golden, slightly risen appearance.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely, permitting the cream cheese center to set before serving.
Notes
- Grate carrots finely to ensure smooth, even texture throughout the cupcake batter without large chunks.
- Don’t overmix the batter when combining dry and wet ingredients to keep cupcakes tender and light.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities or celiac disease.
- For a lower-sugar version, replace some sugar with unsweetened applesauce or stevia to reduce overall sweetness while maintaining moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg