Top moist carrot cake cupcakes with bright and citrusy lemon frosting for a delectable spring treat.
Ingredients
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon curd
- 3 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons milk, or more as needed
- Reynolds® StayBrite® Baking Cups
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
- 1 cup mini jelly beans or chocolate egg candies
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with 24 Reynolds® StayBrite® Baking Cups.
Step 2
Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 3
Combine the carrots, oil, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add carrot mixture to the flour mixture; mix just until combined. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
Step 4
Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in muffin pan. Transfer cupcakes to cooling rack; cool completely.
Step 5
Top with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, reserving a small amount. Make "nests" with the coconut. Dip jelly beans or candy eggs slightly into extra frosting and then place in the "nests" to keep them in place.
Step 6
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine cream cheese, butter, softened; and lemon curd in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, beating well. Beat in 2 teaspoons milk. Gradually beat in another 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. If necessary, beat in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 262 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Cholesterol17mg | 6% |
Sodium130mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars34g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium23mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium68mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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