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January 27, 2026

Fluffy, moist, and perfectly spiced these Carrot Cake Cupcakes are topped with an incredible Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting cover
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting

Ingredients

Milk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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To make the Cupcakes

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Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare two muffin tins with 18 cupcake liners.
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Whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and oil in a large bowl. Add the shredded carrots and sour cream and stir until fully mixed.
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Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices until all are incorporated. Add to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
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Evenly distribute the batter between all 18 liners, filling each cup to the top with batter. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool fully before frosting them.

To make the Frosting

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Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until melted. Continue cooking until the butter is a deep brown color. Remove from the heat and transfer to another bowl to cool down until cool to the touch yet not solidified.
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Cream the softened cream cheese on high speed for 1 minute. Add the liquid cooled browned butter and cream until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until incorporated before increasing the mixer to high and beating for 2 minutes until fluffy.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag fitted with your desired piping tip (I used a Wilton 1M open star tip). Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Grate Carrots Like a Pro 🥕
    Use the fine side of a box grater and pat carrots dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture that can make cupcakes soggy.
  • Brown Butter Mastery 🧈
    When making brown butter for frosting, watch carefully and remove from heat the moment it turns golden amber to avoid burning - the nutty flavor develops quickly.
  • Spice Blend Precision 🌶️
    Toast whole spices like nutmeg and cinnamon briefly before grinding to intensify their aromatic oils and create a more complex flavor profile.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting Technique 🧊
    Ensure cream cheese and butter are at exactly room temperature for a smooth, lump-free frosting that pipes perfectly.
  • Moisture Retention Hack 💦
    Add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter to guarantee ultra-moist cupcakes that stay soft for days.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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