Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar
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⅔ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup finely grated carrot
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1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon milk
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper cups.
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To make the cupcakes: Stir white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until thoroughly moistened. Mix in carrot, pineapple, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them 3/4 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until muffin tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
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To make the frosting: Cream butter and cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
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Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a spreadable frosting; frost the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 515 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 65g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 515 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 412mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 51g | |
| Protein 4g | 9% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 79mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 111mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
