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(Last Updated On: February 1, 2022)

Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes

These vegan carrot cake cupcakes are perfectly spiced, rich and fluffy!

 

Made with freshly shredded carrots, pecan pieces, warm spices and vanilla extract.

 

These cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and complete with a creamy vanilla buttercream on top.

 

Bake these up for the holidays, a birthday party, or a tasty after dinner dessert!

Carrot cake is one of my favorite cake flavors – carrots add great moisture and texture to the dessert and pair perfectly with cinnamon and nutmeg.

 

I also adore the pecan and cinnamon topping on the piped buttercream on these cupcakes!

Best Vegan Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

These easy carrot cake cupcakes are so irresistibly pretty and inviting!

 

While vegan cupcakes are starting to pop up more in grocery stores if you’re lucky, you can’t always find less popular flavors like carrot cake.

 

So why not bake up some yourself – they taste better, save you money and are so fun to make!

 

The dairy free buttercream on these cupcakes is also so light, rich and dreamy – I love using Country Crock plant-based butter sticks for frosting because the flavor is so good, you can also use Earth Balance buttery sticks.

These dairy free carrot cupcakes have very common pantry ingredients with nothing weird added – I always try to make my recipes as realistic as possible so everyone can make them!

 

This cupcake recipe is as easy as mix, fill and bake.

 

They’re even perfect for breakfast – simply leave off the frosting and instead add some pecan pieces to the top of the raw batter before baking – an easy way to make carrot muffins!

Ingredients:

• All-Purpose Flour – You can also use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Shredded Carrots – Carrots add so much moisture and a hint of sweetness!
• Sugar – Use a combination of brown and white sugar for best taste and sweetness.
• Oil – I use vegetable oil.
• Plant Milk – I love oat, soy or almond for baking.
• Spices – Cinnamon and nutmeg are necessities!
• Flax Egg – To add moisture and help the batter bind together.
• Vanilla – The perfect compliment to the spices.
• Baking Powder & Soda – These help the cupcakes get extra fluffy.
• Salt – To bring out all the flavors.
• Pecans – Chopped pieces add flavor and some crunch.
• Vegan Buttercream Frosting – Perfect for piping with a rich vanilla flavor.

How to Make Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Making the Cupcake Batter

To make these easy vegan carrot cake muffins, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.

 

Then, prepare your carrots by peeling them and using a grater to shred them into little pieces, and set aside.

 

I find the smaller the better for overall texture and taste!

 

Grab a bowl and mix together your wet ingredients, along with the sugar, until nice and smooth.

 

Add the dry and mix just until combined – try no to overmix or else you’ll have a slightly denser cupcake.

 

Finally, fold in your carrots and pecans.

Baking Carrot Cupcakes

Add twelve cupcake wrappers to a cupcake baking tray.

 

Evenly distribute the batter among the wrappers – they will be pretty full and that’s okay!

 

I like using a cookie scoop for this because it’s mess-free and helps me get each one the same size.

Frosting Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean without any wet batter on it.

 

Let your cupcakes cool for five minutes in the pan, and then transfer to a cooling rack.

 

Once fully cool, whip up some Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (or store-bought if you find some vegan!) and generously pipe or spread on top of each cupcake!

Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins

These delicious homemade cupcakes have a slightly nutty, spiced and sweet flavor, all the ingredients compliment each other so well!

 

Perfect to take on the go and share with loved ones – alternatively, bake some on Sunday and enjoy yourself throughout the week!

 

If you want to spice up these muffins even more, you can add some additional ingredients such as 1/4 cup of coconut flakes, finely chopped pineapple, or raisins.

Can I bake these cupcakes into a cake?

I would recommend checking out my Vegan Carrot Cake recipe – they are slightly different and you’ll have a better result for a larger cake!

Can I store these cupcakes?

These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the unfrosted, baked cupcakes for up to 3 months; simply let them thaw on the counter and then frost when completely thawed.

Can I use a different flour?

You can use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend.

This recipe is:

• Spiced
• Moist
• Soft
• Fluffy
• Delicious
• Vegan
• Dairy Free
• Eggless

 

Check out these other tasty vegan cupcakes!

Vegan Orange Cake

Vegan Double Chocolate Cupcakes

Fluffy Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

Best Vegan Marble Cupcakes

Vegan Rosewater Cupcakes

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