GF Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes
These GF carrot cake cupcakes are soft, moist, and perfectly spiced. Topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for birthdays, Easter, or an everyday treat. These bakery-style muffins are easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 7 ounces cream cheese (200g), softened at room temperature
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (80g), softened at room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 12 muffin cups with liners or lightly grease them.
- Whisk gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar with the oil. Add the eggs one by one, beating after each addition. Add the grated carrots and mix until incorporated.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix until well incorporated. Add the chopped, toasted walnuts
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pans. Fill the muffins 3/4 full, dividing as evenly as possible.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. To check if it’s ready, insert a toothpick into the center of the muffin; it should come out clean, with no batter streaks.
- Let cool before removing.
For the cream cheese frosting:
- Mix softened butter, powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and lemon juice in a medium bowl, and beat until the desired consistency. Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before spreading.
- Once the muffins are completely cold, top them with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Carrots: They need to be grated, and a large-holed grater is better. Grate them at the last minute so they don’t release much liquid. If they release liquid when you’re about to add them, squeeze them before adding.