Delicious carrot Cupcakes

Delicious carrot Cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions (step-by-step):

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and beat until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts, if using.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.