Carrot Cake Cupcakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 18

Dessert

This Carrot Cake Cupcakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Stacy Adimando Clearly the most delicious way to eat your vegetables.

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Sticks unsalted butter, softened
2/3 c. firmly packed light-brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 c. loosely packed carrots, shredded on the small side of the box grater
Half a carrot, for garnish
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe link in step 6)
Raw walnut halves, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg until combined. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars on medium-high speed, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed, until mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add milk and carrots and beat on medium-low speed until combined.
Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in three batches, beating until each batch is just incorporated. Continue with remaining flour in two more batches. When finished, stop mixer and stir batter briefly with a rubber spatula to be sure all ingredients are incorporated.
Line two 12-cup cupcake pans with enough liners for 18 cupcakes. Fill each cup 2/3 of the way with batter (for ease, use a 3-tablespoon cookie or ice cream scoop).
Bake, rotating pans after 15 minutes, until a cake tester or wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to a baking rack. Let cool completely.
To serve, using a citrus zester, create 18 thin strands from remaining half carrot. Top cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting using an offset spatula or butter knife, then garnish each with walnut and carrot zest.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrot Cake Cupcakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Carrot Cake Cupcakes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 18 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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