CARROT GINGER CUPCAKES WITH SPICED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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A cupcake with just the right amount of spice. Toast walnuts in the microwave for easier prep. Spread evenly on microwaveable dish, and heat on high for 2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring after each minute until lightly browned.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package poundcake mix
3/4 cup water or 3/4 cup milk
2 eggs or 4 egg whites
3/4 cup carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package using water/milk and 2 eggs.
  • Stir in carrots, ginger, 3/4 t. cinnamon and walnuts.
  • Spoon batter into 24 paper lined muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick comes clean.
  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Gently stir in whipped topping.
  • Spread with reserved 1/4 t. cinnamon.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 38, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 1.7

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