Suchero Orange and Carrot Cupcakes

Posted by | March 12, 2014 | Healthy Recipes | No Comments
carrot-cupcake

Makes 12 pieces

  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 115 g. SUCHERO Low Glycemic Natural Sweetener
  • juice & finely grated rind of 1 small orange
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 175 g. carrots, grated
  • 25 g. walnut pieces, roughly chopped
  • 125 g plain flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

Frosting:

  • 280 g. soft cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp SUCHERO Low Glycemic Natural Sweetener
  • grated rind of 1 large orange

1.  Put 12 cupcake papers in a muffin tray.

2.  Put the butter, Suchero and orange rind in a bowl, beating together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, beat well after each addition. Next, add the walnuts and orange juice. Then sift in the flour and baking powder. Using a metal spoon, fold into the mixture. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake papers.

3.  In a preheated oven at 350°F, bake the cupcakes for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

4.  To make the frosting, put the soft cream cheese, Suchero and orange rind in a bowl, beating together until well mixed.

5.  Stir any of the remaining rum and coffee mixture into the remaining cheese mixture and spoon over the 4 glasses.

6.  Once cupcakes are cold, swirl a little frosting on top of each using a round-bladed knife. Store the cupcakes in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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