Go Back
+ servings
Carrot Cake cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Author: Lisa Charters
Servings : 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup 100% whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups carrot finely grated

Frosting

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners and set oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine 100% whole wheat flour baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Whisk melted coconut oil, egg and vanilla.
  • Add maple syrup and Greek yogurt.
  • Combine dry mixture with wet mixture.
  • Add milk.
  • Fold in carrots.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes.