"I was so honoured when The Pixel Project contacted me asking me to donate one of my favourite cupcakes to the Paint It Purple Campaign. Being a victim of domestic violence myself I know exactly what goes on and how it feels, the terror, anguish, guilt, pain and self doubt of everyday living is not one I wish on anyone and so this is one cause I could not say no to. This recipe is my best friend’s favourite, and is one of my favourite cakes too. It has also converted the non-believers, so if you don’t like, or don’t like the idea of, carrot cake I dare you to give this recipe a go. You won’t regret it." -- xxx Kat Gillard, 'Life of a Cupcake Baker' (http://lifeofacupcakebaker.com)
- Prep Time :
60 min - Cook Time :
30 min - Ready Time :
1 hour, 30 min -
Servings
24
Ingredients
- 300 grams Carrots, grated
- 100 grams Walnuts, chopped
- 2 Eggs
- 300 grams Soft brown sugar
- 240 ml Sunflower oil
- 240 grams Self-raising flour
- 2 tsp Mixed spice
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Baking powder
Buttercream icing
- 320 grams Unsalted Butter,
- 600 grams Powdered/Icing Sugar
- 4 - 5 tsp Lemon juice
Directions
To make the cupcakes:
- Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius/gas mark 4 and line 2 12-hole muffin tins with cupcake cases
- Sift dry ingredients into bowl
- Whisk sugar and eggs for 3-5 minutes
- Slowly add oil to sugar and eggs while still whisking
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined
- Carefully fold in carrots and walnuts until evenly distributed
- Bake for 25-30mins or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Place cupcakes onto cooling rack to cool completely
To make the frosting
- Whisk the butter until very light in colour
- Add the icing sugar in small batches until fully incorporated
- Add the lemon juice to taste and mix in slowly
- If your frosting is runnier than you require, add more icing sugar
Wait for the cupcakes to cool then frost as desired, I spooned on a generous amount of frosting then dabbed it with a teaspoon to make small peaks. Dust with cinnamon or sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Sit back with friends and family and ENJOY.