Carrot Cupcakes with Goat Cheese Frosting ~ Cheap Hotels and The Travelling

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Carrot Cupcakes with Goat Cheese Frosting Maks 12 cupcakes

Candied ginger and creamy goat cheese add flair to moist, spicy carrot cupcakes. Cupcakes 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter, softened¾ cup light brown sugar2 large eggs1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract2 ½ tsp. baking powder1 ¼ tsp. baking soda1 tsp. ground cinnamon½ tsp. ground nutmeg½ tsp. ground ginger½ tsp. salt1 ¼ cups shredded carrots1 ½ Tbs. poppy seeds½ cup raisins¼ cup chopped candied ginger1 ½ cups all-purpose flourFrosting ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar¾ cup soft goat cheese, softened½ cup plus 2 Tbs. low-fat cream cheese2 Tbs. maple syrup

1. To make Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F, and line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. Cream butter and brown sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Stir in carrots and poppy seeds, then raisins and candied ginger. Fold in flour until just combined. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.

3. To make Frosting: Sift confectioners’ sugar into bowl, and set aside.

4. Beat together goat cheese and cream cheese with electric mixer. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, then fold in maple syrup with spatula. Let rest 1 hour.

5. Drizzle and spread Frosting on cooled Cupcakes.

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