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The best oil-free carrot cupcakes

By Milena M Leave a Comment

A porcelain plate with gold trim and detailed decoration on flowers. A cupcake on the plate with white frosting and nuts on top. In the rare behind the plate are more cupcakes sitting on a pink napkin. Flowers laying on the table on the upper right side. Small glass bowl with egg candies on the left side.
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Cupcakes with white frosting, nuts and candies eggs on top. Some of the cupcakes are sitting on a pink napkin. One cupcake is on a pircelain plate with a gold trim and detailed decoration. Red and yellow tulips placed next to the cupcakes on the bottom right side. Small glass bowl with colorful candies eggs on the upper side.
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The best Oil-free carrot cupcakes! Yes, I said it! And no, they are not dry or dense. They are the exact opposite! Super moist and fluffy, plus they last this way for days. I cannot wait for you to try them and love them! Made with the perfect combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, topped with Cream cheese and Mascarpone frosting. You don’t want to miss this recipe! Plus, they are very easy to make.

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A porcelain plate with gold trim and detailed decoration on flowers. A cupcake on the plate with white frosting and nuts on top. In the rare behind the plate are more cupcakes sitting on a pink napkin. Flowers laying on the table on the upper right side. Small glass bowl with egg candies on the left side. this recipe
Table Of Contents
  1. About this recipe
  2. How to make oil-free carrot cupcakes
    • Frosting Tips
    • More yummy recipes
  3. THE BEST OIL-FREE CARROT CUPCAKES RECIPE
    • For the Frosting

About this recipe

As I have mentioned before, I don’t like using vegetable oil (except olive oil) due to its negative impact on the body. But for this recipe using olive oil wasn’t very suitable. And just because it’s a dessert, not a salad it doesn’t mean “It doesn’t matter” what you put in it. Of course, it does!

So for this recipe, I am using sour cream instead of oil, and it works perfectly. It provides the fat it needs and makes the cupcakes super moist and fluffy.

The combination of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg adds so much flavor and warmth. The pieces of walnuts add a crunchy texture. Oh, and the frosting… Cream cheese and Mascarpone! So tasty and not as heavy as buttercream. It’s an explosion of flavor that you don’t want to miss.

And do you know what else is great about this recipe?

IT’S SUPER EASY TO MAKE!!!

How to make oil-free carrot cupcakes

All you have to do is combine the dry ingredient.

Whisk the eggs with sour cream. Add that to the dry ingredient, plus the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts. Mix. And bake.

Making the frosting is just as easy.

While the cupcakes are baking combine the cream cheese and mascarpone with the powdered sugar, transfer to a piping bag and keep in the fridge till the cupcakes are baked and cooled.

Easy, right?

Frosting Tips

By the way, if you don’t have both cream cheese and mascarpone, you can use one or the other, just double the amount.

I use a piping bag for the frosting, without any nozzle. I just cut the tip of the bag. If you would like to create a different shape, you can use any large piping tip.

If you don’t have any piping bags, you can simply use a spoon or a knife to shape the frosting. It might look a little messier, but it will still taste delicious. The chopped walnuts on top will cover any imperfections.

❀ For all Carrot cake lovers, this recipe is a must. It’s perfect for parties, birthdays, or anyone who wants a quick and easy recipe. Plus, it’s a bit healthier. ❀

A porcelain plate with gold trim and detailed decoration. Oil-free Carrot Cupcake with a white frosting and nuts on top cut in half sitting inside the plate. The plate is surrounded by pink napkin and tulips. The table cloth is white with print of pink and blue flowers.

To store the cupcakes keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Let them come to room temperature before eating.

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More yummy recipes

COCONUT ALMOND AND DULCE DE LECHE COOKIES – These babies are also very easy to make and super delicious!

CARDAMOM AND GOLDEN RAISIN SCONES – I love these scones so much! The combination of cardamom and golden raisins is just perfect!

Let me know what do you think about this recipe and if you have any questions. Leave a comment below and you can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest.

Happy baking!

Cupcakes with white frosting, nuts and candies eggs on top. Some of the cupcakes are sitting on a pink napkin. One cupcake is on a pircelain plate with a gold trim and detailed decoration. Red and yellow tulips placed next to the cupcakes on the bottom right side. Small glass bowl with colorful candies eggs on the upper side.
Cupcakes on a round tray with white frosting and nuts on top. Pink napkin under the cupcakes. Tablecloth with print of pink roses under the tray.

THE BEST OIL-FREE CARROT CUPCAKES RECIPE

Milena M
Super moist and packed with flavor, these Oil-free carrot cupcakes will become your favorite.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine International
Servings 12 Cupcakes

Equipment

  • Flour Sifter
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Baking Cups
  • Piping Bags

Ingredients
  

  • 180 g AP Flour 1.5 cup
  • 1 t Cinnamon
  • 1/4 t Ginger Powder
  • 1/8 t Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 t Salt
  • 1/2 t Baking Soda
  • 1 t Baking Powder
  • 100 g Brown Sugar 1/2 cup – packed
  • 100 g Raw Cane Sugar 1/2 cup
  • 2 140-150g Carrots – small/medium
  • 120 g Chopped Walnuts
  • 150 g Sour Cream
  • 2 Eggs

For the Frosting

  • 420 g Cream Cheese/Mascarpone
  • 90 g Powder Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F(180C)
  • Grate the carrots.
  • Chop the walnuts.
  • In a bowl sift the flour. Add the spices, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and both sugars. Mix.
  • In a separate bowl whisk the eggs and the sour cream.
  • Add the wet to the dry and gently fold. Halfway through the fold add half of the chopped walnuts and grated carrots. Fold few more times just till incorporated, don't over mix.
  • Add cupcake holders (paper or silicone) to a cupcake pan. Fill each one with the batter 2/3 from the top, so they have enough space to rise. Transfer to the oven and bake for about 30min. Depending on your oven it can take more or less. Start checking after 20min by inserting a toothpick at the center, if it comes out clean, they are ready.
  • While the cupcakes are baking make the frosting.
  • In a stand mixer or hand mixer, using the paddle attachment combine the cream cheese, mascarpone, and powder sugar. Mix till smooth. Transfer to a piping bag, and keep in the fridge till the cupcakes are baked and cooled.
    * If you would like to pipe the frosting with a certain shape, you can use a nozzle. I just cut the end of the piping bag.
    * If you don't have a piping bag, you can simply just use a spoon or a spreading knife to shape the frosting on top. It will be messier but still tasty, and the walnuts will cover any unperfections.
  • Once the cupcakes are baked transfer them to a cooling rack. Cool and frost. Deep each cupcake into the remaining chopped walnuts, and have a bite 😉
Keyword baking, carrot cupcakes, cupcakes, oil-free
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