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Banana Carrot Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting.

These cupcakes blend banana and carrot with a luscious coconut cream cheese frosting. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, Carrot, Coconut, Cupcakes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil measured solid, then melted and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 bananas mashed
  • 2 cups freshly grated carrots
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

For the Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 (8 ounce) blocks of cold cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor in the frosting
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract intensifies the coconut flavor
  • Toasted unsweetened flaked coconut for decorating
  • Cadbury mini eggs for a festive touch (optional)

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients - In another bowl, beat the melted coconut oil and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas, grated carrots, and vanilla extract.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Step 5: Fill Cupcake Liners - Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  • Step 6: Bake the Cupcakes - Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Step 7: Cool the Cupcakes - Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Step 8: Prepare the Frosting - Beat the cold cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar. Mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • Step 9: Frost the Cupcakes - Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost each one with the coconut cream cheese frosting.
  • Step 10: Decorate - Sprinkle toasted unsweetened flaked coconut on top and add Cadbury mini eggs if desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Cupcake liners
  • Oven mitts
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Using ripe bananas is crucial for the best flavor.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.