Low Sugar Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Total time1 hr 12 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time22 min

Low Sugar Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cupcakes

1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour Pillsbury Best Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Baking Flour, 1 to 1, Gluten Free King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
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1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the frosting

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

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