Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Say hello to the ultimate CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES! 🤍 I just can’t get enough of the carrot cake goodness in every possible form, and these cupcakes are no exception. 🫶🏻

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • CUPCAKES:
  • 1 1/4 cups grated carrot (150g)
  • 1/2 cup applesauce (120g)
  • 1/2 cup coconut yogurt (100g)
  • 1/2 cup Biscoff spread (100g)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (60g)
  • 2/3 cup GF plain flour (80g)
  • 1/2 cup Macr0Mike salted caramel protein powder (60g) (code: 'amb-mon')
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2-3 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
  • 1/3 cup chopped nuts of choice (40g)
  • FROSTING:
  • 2/3 cup dairy-free butter (150g)
  • 1/4 cup Biscoff spread (65g)
  • 1/4 cup pure icing sugar, sifted (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons Macr0Mike salted caramel protein powder (30g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin tray with 9 cupcake cases.
  2. Grate the carrot and add it to a large bowl along with applesauce, yogurt, Biscoff, and maple syrup. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add the flour, protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, baking powder, bicarb, and nuts. Fold until combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake cases and smooth out the tops.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out mostly clean. Set aside to cool.
  6. To make the frosting, add the butter and Biscoff to a medium bowl. Beat together until combined using a handheld beater.
  7. Add the sugar and protein powder. Beat again until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Pipe or spread the frosting on top of each cupcake, sprinkle with chopped nuts (I used pecans), and get ready to indulge! 🧁😋
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