Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 18 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter or any other butter
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups shredded carrots about 6 small/medium carrots
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/3 cup non-dairy cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or non-stick spray.
  • Grate the carrots using a food processor or cheese grater.
  • In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and coconut sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beating until well combined.
  • Mix in the grated carrots.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
  • If using pecans, fold them into the batter.
  • Fill muffin cavities with batter and bake for 27-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • For the frosting, mix all ingredients in a mixer until smooth. If too watery, add more powdered sugar and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the frosting over the muffins, sprinkle with cinnamon, and enjoy!

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