Comments on: Carrot Cake Cupcakes

By: Emily @ Handle the Heat

Emily @ Handle the Heat — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:55:42 +0000

In reply to Hallie strand. Thanks for sharing, Hallie! We're so happy they turned out perfectly. What type of gluten-free flour did you use, and was it a 1:1 substitute?

By: Hallie strand

Hallie strand — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:56:26 +0000

These were amazing! Pretty simple and easy to prepare, I even made a batch with gluten free flour and they were perfect! Our family loved them for Easter!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:14:45 +0000

This is a really good recipe! I needed a salt free recipe and I used this one but, did not add the salt and, instead of using 1 teaspoon of baking soda, I used 3 teaspoons of Hain sodium free baking powder. They rose perfectly. Also, I swapped out the applesauce for apple butter because that’s what I had on hand. Even without the salt, it is delish! Thank you for this recipe.

By: Emily @ Handle the Heat

Emily @ Handle the Heat — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:39:29 +0000

In reply to Cheryl. We haven't tried that! Let us know how it goes if you do, it sounds delicious!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:29:11 +0000

Can you substitute the applesauce with crushed pineapple? I know it will be sweater but would give the moisture. Thanks

By: Emily @ Handle the Heat

Emily @ Handle the Heat — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:48:06 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Hi Lisa, great question! We recommend using a neutral oil in this recipe so it doesn't compete with the flavor of the cupcakes. A light or refined olive oil may work, as it has a much milder taste than extra virgin olive oil—but keep in mind that even subtle olive oil flavors might come through. Let us know if you try it!

By: Cake

Cake — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:18:18 +0000

These carrot cake cupcakes appear to be moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of spiced! I adore how the rich texture is complemented by the cream cheese frosting. They’re a fantastic take on the traditional carrot cake.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:57:40 +0000

Can I use olive oil in this recipe?

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:16:22 +0000

Could crushed pineapple be substituted for the applesauce?

By: Milana

Milana — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:22:45 +0000

The cupcakes turned out though not as perfect as I wanted them to be, – though delicious and cute.
Instead of butter and powdered sugar, I used a half of a jar with cookie butter and about half cup of the powdered sugar for the frosting.
In the recipe I also used some modifications: two teaspoons of baking powder instead of one of baking soda; and hazelnuts instead of walnuts.
It is middle of the night and I am eating cupcake number three. Hope I am not going to fall into eating coma.
Thank you for the recipe!
P.S. don’t use two teaspoons of baking powder – it changed the cupcakes taste a little at a bite.