Author Notes
My mom grew up on a small Kansas farm and her grandma made these carrot cupcakes for special Sunday suppers. I changed her recipe a bit by adding pineapple, but kept its old-fashioned spice that fills the kitchen with warmth and comfort. - Michael Gassen —Noe Valley Bakery
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups
all-purpose unbleached flour
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1 teaspoon
baking powder
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2 teaspoons
baking soda
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1 1/2 tablespoons
cinnamon
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2 1/4 cups
granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon
nutmeg
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1 1/4 cups
canola oil
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4
large eggs
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1 3/4 teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
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3 3/4 cups
carrots, peeled and shredde
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1/2 cup
raisins
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1/2 cup
chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup
crushed pineapple, drained
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray 24 muffin cups with non-stick baking spray or line with papers.
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With an electric mixer on low speed mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg. Add the oil and mix thoroughly. Add the eggs and vanilla, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. By hand mix in the carrots, raisins, walnuts, and pineapple until thoroughly combined.
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Using a spring-loaded scoop or a spoon, fill the muffin cups 2/3s full. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes until a skewer or toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let cool for 10 minutes and eat warm and plain, or let cool completely and spread with Cream Cheese Frosting. The cupcakes can be stored in a covered container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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