When my mom isn't cooking, blogging, cleaning, or working, I’m certain she is a superhero.
This was something I was always suspicious of when I was younger, but never entirely sure of- until now.
Nothing. I mean, NOTHING can stop her. She’s invincible. Yup, she’s a super mom. 🙂
I say this because Mom came down with an awful cold this week. She’s been fighting with the sniffles and the sneezes…and yet she hasn't missed a beat. Although, I don’t think I really need to explain all this to you. I’m sure you can tell just by trying to keep up with all the good food that’s been posted here daily.
But by my orders, today I’m taking over the blog…and the kitchen. So, as I take the next few days to play ‘mommy’, Lady Gourmet is all wrapped up with a warm cup of tea and one of these sweet, sticky carrot cupcakes I baked up for her.
xx,
Tammy♥
Carrot Cupcakes
(Adapted from Reader's Digest - Creative Cooking)
(Adapted from Reader's Digest - Creative Cooking)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
For carrot cupcakes you will need:
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon orange zest
4 eggs
1½ cups finely grated or shredded carrots
½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
2½ cups AP flour, sifted
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup warm water
For Cream Cheese Frosting you will need:
1 8oz. package of cream cheese
1½ cups confectioner’s sugar
Juice of half an orange
Dried craisins for garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake tins. Grate carrots into a medium side bowl with a paper towel, to soak up some of the excess water. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Next beat in cinnamon, nutmeg sugar, and grated orange zest. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then gradually stir in the carrots and nuts.
Sift together the flour and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to the carrot mixture with the warm water. Fold in the flour just until it is well moistened.
Pour the batter into the cupcake tins and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cake tester comes out clean.
A few minutes after removing from the oven, loosen the cupcakes from the sides and turn out on a rack to cool.
Combine cream cheese, sugar and orange zest for frosting and generously spread over each cupcake once cupcakes have completely cooled. If desired, add a few dried craisin on top. (I have an apparent obsession with craisins, but they go really well with these cupcakes)!
TRY IT & LOVE IT
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Angie's Recipes says
You definitely brighten up my day with those gorgeous carrot cupcakes!
David says
Tammy, You are a good daughter, covering for your mom when she's down and out! Keep up the good work... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Max says
Sei bravissima...e poi le mamme son sempre le mamme!!! glia hai fatto dei cup favolosi...ciao.
Joeshico says
I love any dessert made with carrot.
Carrot Cake, Carrot Cupcakes or Carrot Muffins. My Cardiologist may not like this, but this recipe sounds just too good to pass up. Will give it a try!
Jill says
Those look so moist and yummy!
Please tell your Mom I wish her back to good health soon!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Looks like you are taking perfect care of your Mom, Tammy! These cupcakes definitely look like good medicine for whatever ails you. Hope Catherine is feeling much better soon! blessings ~ tanna
Kim says
No one will have a winter blues after one of these. Have a nice week end Catherine!
Claudia says
You and your mom are so right - this is a remedy for the winter blues - so bright and delicious (with a helping of vegetables!). Tell your super-hero to rest!
Gina Alfani says
Feel better soon Catherine!
mmmm Carrot Cupcakes 🙂 Thanks for sharing Tammy.
Recetario Spanglish para mis hijos says
Tammy, these are beautiful words, your mom must be proud of you. Get well Catherine!
Ah, the cupcakes look great 🙂
Myriam
Aarthi says
yummy recipe...I will try it soon....This makes me drool..Bookmarking it..
Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
La cucina di Molly says
Brava la tua mamma che riesce a superare qualunque malanno con tenacia.Le mamme sono forti molte volte, per noi figli! Che deliziosi cupcakes gli hai preparato, complimenti!Ciao
Dolly's Daily Diary says
You are a sweet daughter, thank you for sharing the recipe for these yummy cupcakes! I hope your mom feels better soon
Janet 🙂
Rose says
How sweet of you Tammy! The cupcakes look delicious. I hope that your mom feels better soon.
Alida says
Beautiful cakes, very inviting indeed.I fancy one now mmm...
Grace says
Tell Catherine I hope she feels better real soon!
Gloria says
Thyis is amazing Catherine I love it!!!
swirlyagelessmind says
i love carrot cupcakes so thanks for the recipe. i hope your mom feels better soon.:)
Joanne says
All of the vitamins from the carrots and the love you infused into the cupcakes will help your mom get better ASAP!
Mary says
I would so love to have you in my kitchen, Tammy. I suspect we are dealing with a case of "like mother, like daughter" :-). Your cupcakes are lovely and they sound delicious. They wouldn't last long in my kitchen. I hope your Mom is better soon, but I do hope you'll continue to post occasionally. Have a good weekend.Blessings...Mary
Amy says
Mmmm.... these look so pretty and yummy.
Walking on Sunshine... says
What a good daughter! Please let your mom know I hope she feels better!!! And that I am definitely trying the chicken breading SOON!!! The cupcakes look delicious. Enjoy your weekend!
Maureen says
These cupcakes look so good! It's summer down under but I think I'll pretend it's winter and give them a try.
Reeni says
I hope your Mom is feeling better Tammy! One of these cupcakes full of love and a hot cup of tea should fix her right up! They look scrumptious. (cough, cough) I think I'm feeling sick. . . save one for me! xoxo
Lazaro Cooks says
Wishing Catherine a speedy recovery. Tammy, the fantastic baker, those cupcakes look perfect. Wish I could have those when I am feeling crappy, they would make anyone feel better.
Two thumbs up!
Michelle says
Hi Cathrine! Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope you get well soon. Take care!
Arianna says
Meravigliosi e sicuramente buonissimi.
Ciao.
Tina says
I do hope your Mom is feeling better by the time the weekend is over. You are a sweetie for filling in for her.
These cupcakes do look tasty and a great way to get carrots into your diet! Delicious pictures here.
Diasia says
cream cheese icing is one of my favorites!!
sm says
Nice recipe tasty one
Lizzy says
Oh, what marvelous cupcakes, Tammy!!! They must taste incredible!!! So nice of you two to tag team on the blog...I enjoy both of you so much! Hope you feel bettr soon, Catherine!!! xo
The Café Sucré Farine says
What a sweet daughter you are taking such good care of your mom! These cupcakes look wonderful - they truly look like they would cure anything that ails you! 🙂
skippysays says
What a good daughter you are! I hope your mama feels better soon 🙂
http://www.saysskippy.blogspot.com
Bravoe Runway says
Awww Tammy I hope your Mom is feeling better! These cupcakes look absolutely amazing..take 2 of them and call me in the a.m. 😉
Words Of Deliciousness says
Tammy, the cupcakes look lovely. It is so nice of you to take care of your mom when she is not feeling well.
Apricots+Silk says
How sweet you are! This sounds completely delicious. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
xxx
artemisia comina says
I'm here, Catherine, nice blog your blog.
Ravi Rai says
The recipe is looks good and by the look of it the cup cakes are just awesome with carrot added as the main ingredient for flavor.This cup cake will be tried by me at least once for sure by me.
jakill says
Yummy cakes. Wishing Catherine better and hope they helped.
Magic of Spice says
These are all wonderful Tammy...what a lovely post!
I hope your mom feels much better very soon! Hugs to all 🙂
Leslie says
I hope she feels better. It seems like everyone is getting sick. Those cupcakes look amazing!
Federica says
I love carrote cake 🙂 Your cupcakes are deliciuos and very tempting. Bye, have a great week. See you soon
Dieter Moitzi says
They look yummy, and surely the recipe sounds a lot "healthier" than the cake I prepared yesterday (Austrian recipe, with loads of butter and sugar). I'll try out yours very soon (I guess, as soon as I've eaten mine lol). Hugs 'n' kisses to you, and tell your mom to be nice & take her drugs even if they taste like sh... & obey you, okay? I hope she'll be feeling better soon!
Rita says
Carrot cake is my favourite thing; really love the idea of making in in cupcakes; looks relly good.
Rita
unikorna says
wow Tammy your mom is amazing, I am simply in love with her and her exciting recipes. I must also mention how much her kind words meant for me, in times of sorrow, she was there for me and IT MEANT SO MUCH. Send her a huge kiss and tell her to GET BETTER SOON!!!
darcyeats says
No joke, I've been thinking about carrot cake all day. I think coming across these beautiful cupcakes is a sign that I need to go make some 🙂