"Gluten free carrot cake baked into cupcakes, loaded with fresh carrots and topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter, or any time!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups all purpose gluten free flour blend
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1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup neutral oil ((like sunflower or grapeseed oil))
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4 eggs (at room temperature, beaten)
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup milk (at room temperature)
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1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus more for decorating (optional))
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips ((See Recipe Notes if omitting pecans))
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3 cups peeled and grated carrots ((from about 3 large carrots))
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8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter ( at room temperature)
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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4 cups confectioners’ sugar (plus more as necessary)