Carrots, blueberries, pineapple and zucchini make an interesting and delicious combination in these unique little treats.—Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes
Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
16 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
- FROSTING:
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
- Fresh blueberries, optional
Directions
- In a small bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. In another large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, zucchini and pineapple. Fold in blueberries.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, top with nuts and fresh blueberries. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 cupcake: 294 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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