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Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Name: Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Approximately 22 cups
Ingredients: CUPCAKES; 1 box Krusteaz Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix; 3 Eggs; 1¼ cups Milk; 1 stick (½ cup) Butter, melted; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1 tsp Cinnamon; ¼ tsp Nutmeg; 1 cup Shredded carrots; ½ cup Pecans or walnuts (optional); FROSTING; 1 stick (½ cup) Unsalted butter, softened; 8 oz Cream cheese, softened (brick-style, not spreadable); 1 tsp Vanilla extract; ¼ tsp Salt; 4 cups Powdered sugar*; *Some powdered sugar may be processed in plants that also process gluten. Certify your powdered sugar is gluten free.

Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes bring all the flavor of traditional carrot cake, with a spiced, moist cupcake base made without gluten. The recipe ensures you don’t miss out on flavor, with the perfect balance of cinnamon, nutmeg, and freshly shredded carrots. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy a gluten free dessert that’s just as delicious as the original!

PREP

10 mins

TOTAL TIME

40 mins, plus frosting time (if desired)

SERVINGS

Approximately 22 cups

CUPCAKES

1 box Krusteaz Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix

3 Eggs

1¼ cups Milk

1 stick (½ cup) Butter, melted

1 tsp Vanilla

1 tsp Cinnamon

¼ tsp Nutmeg

1 cup Shredded carrots

½ cup Pecans or walnuts (optional)

FROSTING

1 stick (½ cup) Unsalted butter, softened

8 oz Cream cheese, softened (brick-style, not spreadable)

1 tsp Vanilla extract

¼ tsp Salt

4 cups Powdered sugar*

*Some powdered sugar may be processed in plants that also process gluten. Certify your powdered sugar is gluten free.

STEP 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line muffin pan with paper baking cups or lightly grease.

STEP 2

Whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla until frothy. Add cake mix, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir until combined. Stir in carrots and nuts, if using.