Aunt Linda’s Carrot Cake Cupcakes
¾ cup granulated sugar
Adds clean sweetness and helps the cupcakes brown beautifully during baking.
½ cup packed light brown sugar
Brings moisture and a subtle caramel flavor that makes carrot cake taste richer and more complex.
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Carrots
carrot
Carrot
1½ teaspoons baking powder
Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cupcakes rise and form their lovely domed tops.
Fruits & Vegetables
½ teaspoon baking soda
Works alongside the baking powder to ensure a light, fluffy texture.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
The signature spice in carrot cake, adding warm, comforting flavor.
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Vegetable
Carrot cake
vegetable
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Enhances the cinnamon with a subtle nutty warmth that makes the cupcakes taste homemade and nostalgic.
