Thursday 11 February 2010

More Carrot Cupcakes (w/ the Recipe this time)

Best way to get rid of the extra carrots going bad in the fridge. I am liking the idea of sneaking vegetables in desserts, probably get more vitamins in my diet this way. Can't possibly be losing any nutrients in the baking process either, since its a closed system.

Carrot Cupcakes, with Cream-cheese frosting:

Oven at 160 degrees C (about 375 F)

Mix: 1 1/2 cups plain flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cups raisins
1 carrot, peeled and grated
3 eggs
3/4 cups milk
100g butter, melted

Bake in muffin tin for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (test with a skewer).
Cool on a wire rack

For a Dessert, if you so choose, top with cream cheese icing: 250g cream cheese + 50g softened butter + 1/2 cup icing sugar
But I'm not a fan of cream cheese.
For breakfast, Richard will probably just smear plain cream cheese directly.

2 comments:

  1. You could also try using half whole wheat flour (or just the 1/2 cup), half AP flour for more healthiness. Since you already know the consistency you can adjust the moisture level as necessary. Also I tend to add ground flax seed to things for added nutrients- a couple of Tbsps, not too much or it changes the texture. Pancakes, banana muffins, waffles, blueberry muffins, even Do-do drops.

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  2. Yay, thanks Amers. Don't need to get too healthy though. Jk

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