Dessert

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Icing is for Dessert.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Icing takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Icing takes 20 minutes to cook.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Icing makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Icing are:

1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
1 tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 1/4 c granulated sugar
2 c all-purpose flour
1/3 c low-fat buttermilk
2 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 c golden raisins
2 carrots, grated

Here is how you make Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Icing:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.Combine the granulated sugar, applesauce, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder, allspice, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture to the applesauce mixture and stir until smooth. Fold in the carrots and raisins.Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 19 to 20 minutes, or until golden and the cupcakes are slightly springy when touched. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Combine the powdered sugar and orange juice and zest in a bowl, stirring until smooth. Spread some of the icing over each cupcake with a small spatula and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.Serving Size: Makes 12 cupcakesNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANILEE327.

The nutritional information for Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Icing is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 265.2

• Total Fat: 1.2 g
• Cholesterol: 31.1 mg
• Sodium: 336.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 60.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
• Protein: 3.7 g