Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Name: Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 cups (380g) granulated sugar; 1 cup (236ml) vegetable oil; 2 cups (280g) 1:1 Measure for Measure All-purpose gluten-free flour; 2 teaspoons (8.5g) baking soda; 1 teaspoon (5g) salt; 2 teaspoons (8.5g) cinnamon; 3 cups grated raw carrots; 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1 cup raisins (optional); 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold; 16 ounces cream cheese, cold; 6–7 (780g) cups powdered confectionary sugar; 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons (30ml) salted caramel sauce; 1-2 teaspoons (5-10ml) heavy whipping cream or milk (as needed); Pinch of Salt

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:18min

With just a few simple recipe swaps, this recipe turns basic cupcakes into the best Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes you've ever tried. They're moist, warmly spiced, and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:10:52 GMT