Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Total time1 hr 12 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time22 min
4.7(16)
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12 servings
For the cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
- 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
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 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
- 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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