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Claire Saffitz's Ultimate Carrot Cupcake with Cream Cheese Buttercream | Dessert Person

In today's episode, Claire Saffitz tackles classic Carrot Cake Cupcakes with a unique twist. She introduces a new frosting called Cream Cheese Buttercream. She may have created this new Frosting. It's delicious and it’s a fantastic way to elevate your baked goods, especially these timeless cupcakes. Follow along for the recipe!

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Easy Carrot Cupcakes
Makes 12

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon allspice
½ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup light brown sugar
⅔ cup neutral oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1½ cups grated raw carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup walnuts or pecans, choppped

Cream Cheese Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Makes about 4 cups (enough for frosting a 3-layer, 8-inch cake)
Special Equipment: Stand mixer

8 oz (226g) full-fat, stabilizer-free cream cheese, such as Nancy’s brand, at room temperature
8 oz (226g / 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces, at room temperature
120g (about ½ cup / 120g) egg whites
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
Pinch of cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla paste


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Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
Editor/Motion Graphics: Hal McFall

Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator/Backgrounds: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton

Theme Song: Mike Guggino