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Easy Cupcake Recipes: Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake cupcakes, anyone? These little treats are my go-to when I need something sweet but not over-the-top sugary. I’ve made them for birthdays, last-minute bake sales, and yeah, sometimes just because my afternoon coffee was feeling a bit lonely. The texture? Soft, spiced, and dotted with carrot goodness. They’re topped with tangy cream cheese frosting that honestly deserves its own fan club. You’ll find the batter easy to mix with a whisk—no fancy gadgets needed. And let’s be real, if you can grate a carrot, you can bake these. I always keep an extra stash in the freezer because they hold up beautifully. Plus, the smell while they’re baking? Like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen. So whether you’re already deep in your apron or just carrot-curious, this is one of those easy cupcake recipes that never lets me down. It’s the sweet spot between cozy and crowd-pleasing. Grab your muffin tin—we’ve got cupcakes to bake.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cake easy recipe, carrot cake loaf recipe easy, easy cupcake recipes, Easy Cupcakes, easy moist carrot cake recipe, Kitchen Recipes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add oil and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then stir in grated carrots until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.