One of my husband's favorite cakes is carrot cake. Seeing as we McKeever's like to celebrate for days, I turned his favorite cake into cupcakes. He loved this, because it didn't limit him on how many he could eat.
Charlie says, "A slice of cake visually says this is all you get. However, a cupcake is so small. You can treat yourself to two!" I can't help but agree.
Now comes the part where I tell you how I made these tasty delights. Well for those of you who like to bake from scratch, move along, there's nothing to see here. After studying over a complex recipes with ingredients I would never use again, I bought a box of Betty Crocker's Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix. On the back of the box there was a recipe for Ultimate Carrot Cake. It called for the extra bits like shredded carrot, crushed pineapple, nuts, raisins and coconut. Perfect! I had most of that at home, I just needed cream cheese for the frosting and I was set.
My daughter helped me in the kitchen. She totally grooved on making her daddy's cupcakes. She especially loved sneaking her finger in the icing bowl every chance I turned my back!
So for the cake, just pick up the box. As for the icing, that came from somewhere else.
HERE'S A GOOD CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE
- 1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 16 oz. powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Blend the soft butter, cream cheese, and vanilla together with a electric mixer. Slowly add in powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes after they have fully cooled.
Oh yeah, they're good!
They are beautiful and so simple to make. I make a carrot cake with lime frosting that turns out delicious. But I still prefer the cream cheese frosting
Oooh, Lime? That’s sounds GOOD! I keep wanting this frosting to have a hint of lemon everytime I bite into it.
Lime would rock! Thanks for the tip off – what else have you put lime frosting on?
I love carrot cake but never seem to get it right! these sound great!
Thanks, Heidi
Like I wrote in the post, the made from scratch recipe I had was more work than I was interested in. Buying the box was my ticket to happiness in the kitchen. I admit, I’m not the adventurous baker. ‘They’ say I’m just a great cook! I’m good with that.
try the frosting with orange! Its amazing! here´s the recipe!! http://www.dashrecipes.com/recipes/wm/orange-cream-cheese-frosting.html enjoy!!