You'll need 12-cup cupcake pans lined with paper baking cups to bake these fantastic Carrot Raisin Cupcakes. Made from our Duncan Hines Classic Carrot Decadent Cake Mix, they are sure to satisfy!
- 1 box Duncan Hines Classic Carrot Decadent Cake Mix
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup hot water (add carrot/raisin pouch and allow to stand 5 minutes)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
- (see below for other options)
- 1 16oz container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
For Cupcakes:
- Add carrot/raisin pouch to the 1 cup of water and allow to stand for a minimum of 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl, add cake mix, flour, baking powder, eggs, oil, drained pineapple, and carrot/raisin/water mixture. Mix by hand until completely blended, approximately 50 strokes. Pour batter into paper-lined cupcake pans 2/3 full. Bake cupcakes for 20 - 22 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pans for 15 minute on wire rack, then remove from pans and cool completely on rack before frosting.
Variations:
- For a different flavor, replace pineapple with white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Finngirl (1 discussion) on Jan 23, 2012 at 02:56 AM
Why don't the recipes have nutrition info? This helps people who are on WW
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cookingal100 (3 discussions) on Jan 8, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Has anyone tried to freeze these cupcakes?
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victorianrose (1 discussion) on Nov 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM
For:Motabori,
Make your own frosting for this:
1pkg cream cheese
1/4stick butter or margarine
1/2 tsp vanilla
1cup powdered sugar
Mix: If too stiff add a little milk. If too runny, add more sugar.
Make your own frosting for this:
1pkg cream cheese
1/4stick butter or margarine
1/2 tsp vanilla
1cup powdered sugar
Mix: If too stiff add a little milk. If too runny, add more sugar.
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MOTABORI (1 discussion) on Jan 28, 2011 at 07:14 AM
i love cupcakes and i tried the recipe and it was amazing, my only problem is that, in my country, kenya the mixes are always out of stock and have to wait for ages before i can get them and so you can imagine getting the frosting is like waiting for a miracle to happen.., is their a simple home recipe for a creamy frosting and that is easy to make with readily available ingrediants
Comment by: teacherlinda (no discussions) on Mar 3, 2011 at 08:45 PM
This sounds like a cream cheese frosting. You can look on line for a recipe. It is fairly simple to make....mainly softened cream cheese and powdered sugar, with a little liquid. Hope this helps.
Comment by: lgasparo (no discussions) on Jun 28, 2011 at 05:16 PM
1 bar softened cream cheese, 1 stick softened unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1.5 cups of powdered sugar!! i use it all the time on my cupcakes and fruit brownies!!
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arinehar (1 discussion) on Jan 11, 2011 at 12:34 AM
I love these as is but decided to add an adult twist. I heat 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of coconut rum or light rum to soak the carrot/raisin mix. You can use a whole cup of rum (which I have and love them) if you really want a punch. Next mix in shredded coconut to taste and toasted coconut on top and it is divine! Everyone raves when I take these to any party!!!!!
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sewloony (2 discussions) on Aug 9, 2010 at 02:30 PM
Made these for a fund raiser my mother in law had at work and they only lasted 10 minutes before sell out!! Fantastic recipe
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verymarypat (3 discussions) on Mar 24, 2010 at 01:27 PM
These are great and so moist. I made several different receipes and these were the best carrot variety, hands down! Sooooo easy next to all the others, also. They were a hit. They also stay moist for several days when stored in a closed container.
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cmofashiongirl (1 discussion) on Jan 8, 2010 at 09:06 PM
This recipe is wonderful and so easy! I have adapted the recipe by adding 1/4 cup of coconut to the batter before baking. Also, I frost them using a pastry bag (without the tip) to get that beautiful "Magnolia Bakery" look. Also, I garnish each cupcake with 2 toasted whole pecans and a sprinkling of toasted coconut. Gorgeous and delish!
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NoppiesHalla (1 discussion) on Nov 20, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Love this recipe and look forward to making.
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beck3814 (2 discussions) on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:49 PM
this is one of my favorites and with this recipe that is simpler i will be making this every month. i just love cookies and cupcakes
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Velorus (9 discussions) on Oct 29, 2009 at 04:27 PM
Wow! So surprised to get this out of a boxed mix! Really really moist, and cream cheese frosting is the best!
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sophia's mom (1 discussion) on Sep 12, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Great cupcakes - even friends on diets will eat one. Their excuse they are healthy, after all they have carrots in them.
