The most amazing cupcakes I've ever made!!! Carrot & Raisin baby!

Sunday 29 January 2012

I've been getting into baking quite abit over the past few months and I've tried out quite a few different recipes but this is by faaaaarr the best thing I've baked!! (apart from maybe the ham and mushroom muffins they are so friggin delish I had to mention them lol)

These carrot cupcakes were so easy to make and turned out so incredibly soft and moist and bouncy in the middle with that lovely delicate airiness that makes cupcakes so yummy! The raisins also add that extra sweetness to make them amazing!!




INGREDIENTS:


For the cupcakes:


225g grated carrots
130g raisins
2 large eggs
130g golden caster sugar
120ml vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp fresh orange zest
120g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Pinch of salt
1 tsp cinnamon

For the cream cheese frosting:


300g icing sugar, sifted
50g unsalted butter, at room temperature
125g cream cheese, cold

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 160degC(fan)/180degC/350degF/Gas Mark 4. Line two 12 hole muffin tins with cupcake cases or papers.

2. Combine the grated carrots and raisins in a large bowl using a wooden spoon and put to one side. Beat the eggs and sugar together for several minutes and the carefully add the oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest and beat well.

3. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon into a separate bowl and then slowly add these ingredients to the egg and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.

4. Then pour the mixture into the bowl containing the carrots and raisins and mix by hand using a wooden spoon or spatula until they are well incorporated.

5. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases, filling each case about two-thirds of the way up the paper.

6. Place the trays in the oven and bake for approx 25mins. When cooked the cupcakes will be quite dark brown in colour and feel spongy to the touch. Allow them to cool in their tins for 10mins or so before placing on a wire rack to cool.

7. For the cream cheese frosting: Beat the icing sugar and butter together with handheld electric whisk on medium -slow speed until the mixture comes together and is well mixed. Add the cream cheese in one go and beat until it is completely incorporated. Turn the mixer to medium-high speed. Continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy, at least 5 mins. Do not overbeat, as it can quickly become runny.

Makes 24 cupcakes















Cherry Lane xoxo

Carrot Cupcake Recipe Source
Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Source

13 comments:

  1. I ve never tasted carrot in cakes, I love the idea!

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    1. Hi E! Ooooh I introduced you to a new type of cake! How exciting! Why dont you try this recipe out? I guarantee you will absolutely love it!x

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  2. OMG these look sooo tempting! I'm going to try this over the weekend. Great work!

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  3. ooh Im so glad you like them enough to make them!! I really hope you get a chance to have a go...I promise you, you will love them and one ur neighbours have tried they will be begging you to make more lol

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  4. This looks really amazing, soooo yummy. Thanks will try it. Love.

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    1. lol awesome!! Send me a pic when you make them! :-)

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  5. Next time we meet up last make it ...

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  6. sure! I wana try a courgette cake too x

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  7. Hello My Luv, These look AMAZING!! I really want some right now! lol... Thought I would stop by with some add love to brighten up your day! <3 Have a good one :) btw I picked up something for you today :)

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  8. Wow! You really did brighten my day! Thanks hun! aw cant wait to see when you got! You should try these cupcakes! They're so easy to make and taste lush!

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