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Colorful carrot cupcakes topped with swirls of orange and green icing, decorated with small fondant bunny ears and carrot accents, arranged on a rustic wooden platter with a soft-focus background.

Bambi Thumper’s Carrot Cupcakes

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Fluffy carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and adorable bunny-themed decorations, inspired by Thumper from Bambi.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in grated carrots.
  5. Divide batter evenly into liners and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cupcakes completely and decorate with cream cheese frosting and bunny-themed toppings.

Notes

  • You can add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
  • Use freshly grated carrots for the best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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