Lime and Coconut Cupcakes
January 24, 2025
Banana Squares
January 24, 2025Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Makes
18 servings
Description
These carrot cupcakes are moist and tender with grated carrots and cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes have a perfect balance of earthy carrots and creamy frosting.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)/gas4. Place 18 paper cases in a bun tin. Most bun tins only have 12 holes so you may have to use 2 tins or cook your cupcakes in batches.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until they become pale and fluffy. Use an electric whisk if you have one. If not, then use a hand whisk.
- Sift the flour and mixed spice into the bowl. Then add the eggs, orange juice and zest. Carefully whisk together until all the ingredients are completely combined.
- Stir the grated carrots and nuts (if using) into the mixing bowl. Divide the mixture equally between the 18 paper cases using a desert spoon.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes in the middle of the oven until risen and golden brown. Carefully remove from the oven gloves, and place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Beat together all the frosting ingredients with a wooden spoon. Spread the frosting over the cooled cakes and decorate the cupcakes with extra orange zest.
Ingredients
- 175g/ 6oz butter, softened
- 175g/ 6oz caster sugar
- 175g/ 6oz self-raising flour
- 2 tsp mixed spice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp orange juice and grated zest of 1 orange
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 50g/ 2oz Brazil or walnuts toasted and chopped (optional)
- 200g/ 7oz light cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tbsp orange juice (for frosting)
- 2 tsp grated orange zest (for frosting)
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!