Pineapple Carrot Cupcakes

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Delicious pineapple carrot cupcakes combine tropical sweetness with warm spices, perfect for dessert or tea time, appealing to both fruit and veggie lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 8 1/2 oz. can crushed pineapple
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup shredded raw carrots
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 large eggs
  • Pineapple Butter Icing

Instructions

  1. Turn pineapple into a wire strainer and drain; save the syrup. Turn carrots into a wire strainer; press out excess liquid.
  2. Resift flour with nutmeg, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.
  3. Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  5. Stir in half of the flour mixture.
  6. Add drained pineapple and carrots, then fold in remaining flour.
  7. Fold in flaked coconut.
  8. Pour batter into cupcake liners and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with Pineapple Butter Icing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

903 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 51g 65% DV
Carbs 105.7g 38% DV
Fiber 14.5g 52% DV
Sugar 17g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16756.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1080mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 873mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 15.5mg 17% DV
Calcium 224.5mg 17% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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