Carrot Cake Cupcakes

By srumbel

A rich, moist cake that is full of flavor. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com Adapted from Truvia Baking Blend

Ingredients

• Cake
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup Truvia Baking Blend
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk {add a splash of vinegar to a measuring cup and fill with milk until 1/2 cup, let set a couple minutes}
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups finely shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup raisins
• Frosting
• 1 {8 oz} tub Cool Whip, whipped topping
• 1 {8 oz} container Marshmallow Fluff
• Decoration
• Reese's Pieces or orange M&M's
• Green gum drops

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cake {this recipe can be made into a cake or cupcakes}
In a large bowl, combine flour, Truvia Baking Blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and
cinnamon and whisk together.
In a second bowl, beat eggs, then mix in canola oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and carrots.
Add carrot mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine.
Fold in walnuts and raisins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and fill cupcake pan with liners or spray a 13x9 pan with non-stick spray
Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
For the 13x9 cake - Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Cool completely
Frosting
In a large bowl, combine Cool Whip and Marshmallow Fluff, beat until smooth and creamy
Frost cupcakes
Add Reese's Pieces in the shape of a carrot
For the carrot top - flatten a green gumdrop and cut off small pieces with a sharp knife
Notes

Liz says... Carrot Cake is one of my favorite cake flavors, and this recipe turned out great. When using Truvia in other recipes, use 50% of the sugar amount in the recipe. So if the recipe calls for 1 cup, use
1/2 cup Truvia Baking Blend. You can also top with a Cream Cheese Frosting, if you like.