Epicurious Carrot Cupcakes With Molasses Cream Cheese Icing Recipes Recipe

Total time: 50 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Carrot Cupcakes With Molasses Cream Cheese Icing Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Carrot Cupcakes With Molasses Cream Cheese Icing Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 72 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 39mg
Sodium: 167mg
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 17g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 35mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 124mg Vitamin A: 172mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4)
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped fine, toasted lightly, and cooled
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted lightly and cooled
  • 1/2 cup (about 4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)