With the popularity of cupcakes exploding, it goes without saying that I must have a Carrot Cupcake recipe in my repertoire. These Carrot Cupcakes are moist and delicious, and are full with the flavors of carrot, coconut, ground cinnamon, vanilla and walnuts.
Carrot Cupcakes:
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground all spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus more for garnish
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a bowl, combine sugar, vegetable oil, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and eggs.
Stir in baking powder, baking soda, allspice, and salt. Add flour; mix. Stir in carrots, walnuts, and coconut.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 25 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
