CARROT-GINGER CUPCAKES WITH SPICED CREAM CHEESE

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Cupcakes are the hottest trend in baking, and these flavor-packed treats, blanketed with creamy frosting, are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (16 oz.) pound cake mix
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, nuts, ginger and 3/4 tsp. cinnamon.
  • Spoon batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with whisk until creamy. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; spread over cupcakes. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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