{"id":347,"date":"2024-03-19T14:27:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/?p=347"},"modified":"2025-03-12T16:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:16:14","slug":"birds-nest-carrot-cake-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/19\/birds-nest-carrot-cake-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bird\u2019s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/birds-nest-cupcakes-11-700x1050-1.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird&#039;s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and chocolate candies!\u00a0\" style=\"margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird&#8217;s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and chocolate candies!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/birds-nest-cupcakes-11-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17829\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-save-recipe cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line save-recipe wpforms-location-save_recipe_block wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-19619\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-head-container\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-title\">Want to save this recipe?<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-description\">Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! 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The cutest little desserts that are not only delicious, but make such a great addition to your holiday table.&nbsp; These carrot cake cupcakes are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour, shredded carrots, coconut oil in place of butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce.&nbsp; The cupcakes are topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut making adorable &#8220;bird&#8217;s nests&#8221; with egg-shaped chocolate candies.<\/p>\n<p>For these bird&#8217;s nest cupcakes, I wanted to go with a carrot cake to stay with the fun Easter theme, but you could of course make any type of cupcakes or frosting you&#8217;d like!&nbsp; However I highly recommend making these deliciously moist carrot cake cupcakes as I KNOW you won&#8217;t be disappointed!&nbsp; My 2 year old kept calling them &#8220;baby bird treats&#8221; and absolutely loved them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/birds-nest-cupcakes-2-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17831\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>whole wheat pastry flour<\/strong> &#8211; I love baking with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EA4MRT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whole wheat pastry flour<\/a> as it has all the nutritional benefits of whole grain flour while giving these cupcakes a light and fluffy texture.\u00a0 I highly recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EA4MRT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this<\/a>, but if you don&#8217;t have any on hand you could use white whole wheat flour or regular all-purpose flour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>baking soda + baking powder<\/strong> &#8211; these act as leavening agents to help the cupcakes rise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>carrots<\/strong> &#8211; you&#8217;ll need to grate about 2 medium carrots to get a heaping cup for this recipe, the grated carrot also helps keep these cupcakes moist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>applesauce<\/strong> &#8211; just a little bit of unsweetened applesauce in these cupcakes helps to reduce the amount of oil we need to use and also adds a little extra sweetness.&nbsp; You could also use a mashed banana as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>coconut oil<\/strong> &#8211; this takes the place of butter in these cupcakes and helps make them moist and fluffy!<\/li>\n<li><strong>eggs<\/strong> &#8211; gives these muffins their structure and height.<\/li>\n<li><strong>sweeteners<\/strong> &#8211; I used a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/CCZOt\">coconut sugar<\/a> along with some maple syrup to naturally sweeten these cupcakes without using refined sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>spices<\/strong> &#8211; a delicious combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>vanilla<\/strong> &#8211; pure vanilla extract enhances the flavor in these cupcakes and tastes so good with the warm spices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>shredded coconut<\/strong> &#8211; this is what we&#8217;ll use to create the little &#8220;nests&#8221; on top of the cupcakes and make sure to use <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/dE3lY\">unsweetened shredded coconut<\/a> that has longer strands, not coconut flakes that look more like chips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>cream cheese<\/strong> &#8211; this is needed to make the frosting!&nbsp; You&#8217;ll want this at room temperature so that it is easier to whip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>chocolate eggs<\/strong> &#8211; cute little <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/RZaPo\">chocolate eggs<\/a> are used to finish off the cupcakes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Carrot Cake Cupcakes<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe makes 12 cupcakes OR you could make 24 mini carrot cake muffins!&nbsp; You will make the batter the exact same way, you\u2019ll just need adjust the cooking time for the smaller muffins.&nbsp; Here\u2019s how to make them!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mix dry ingredients.<\/strong>\u00a0 In a medium bowl, whisk together the <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/WgjZf\">whole wheat pastry flour<\/a>, baking soda, baking powder, <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/CCZOt\">coconut sugar<\/a>, salt and spices, then set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix wet ingredients.&nbsp;<\/strong> In a separate bowl, whisk together grated carrot, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla until all combined.&nbsp; Then mix in the coconut oil, just make sure you melt the coconut oil first and let it cool before mixing with the rest of the ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the batter.<\/strong>\u00a0 Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to over-mix the batter.\u00a0 Divide the batter evenly between <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/uBU8g\">12 muffins cups<\/a> lined with cupcake liners (or you could spray them with non-stick spray), making sure to fill each cup about 2\/3rds full.\u00a0 You could also make 24 mini muffins!<\/li>\n<li><strong>BAKE!<\/strong>&nbsp; Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean then let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.&nbsp; If baking mini-size muffins, bake at 350 for about 10 to 13 minutes.&nbsp; Next I&#8217;ll show you how to make the cream cheese frosting and assemble your bird&#8217;s nests!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/birds-nest-cupcakes-3-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17832\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make the Bird&#8217;s Nests<\/h2>\n<p>While the cupcakes cool, you can toast the coconut and make the cream cheese frosting!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toast the coconut.\u00a0<\/strong> Toasting coconut adds such a robust, nutty flavor to otherwise plain coconut and gives these cupcakes great texture!\u00a0 Start by adding the <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/dE3lY\">shredded coconut<\/a> to a large dry skillet (no need for oil!) and cook over medium heat, making sure the coconut is in an even layer in the pan.\u00a0 Continuously stir the coconut in the skillet until golden brown and fragrant, being careful not to let the the coconut burn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the frosting.&nbsp;<\/strong> In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment (or you could use a hand mixer), combine softened cream cheese, maple syrup and vanilla and whip on high until smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assemble the bird&#8217;s nests!<\/strong>\u00a0 Once your cupcakes are completely cool, frost each cupcake using a knife or spatula (no need to use a pastry bag to make them look pretty since we&#8217;re going to be coating them in coconut!) then sprinkle toasted coconut over each cupcake, pressing down slightly so that the coconut sticks to the frosting.\u00a0 Then place a little bit of frosting onto the bottom of each <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/RZaPo\">egg-shaped candy<\/a> and press into the center of each cupcake.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll need 3 candies per cupcake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Store Bird&#8217;s Nest Cupcakes<\/h2>\n<p>The great thing about these cupcakes is that they taste even better the next day!&nbsp; Just make sure to store them a sealed, airtight container and they will last for about a day on the counter then transfer them to your fridge for up to <strong>4 to 5 days<\/strong>.&nbsp; If you&#8217;re making these for an Easter or Mother&#8217;s Day event, you can absolutely make them ahead of time!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/birds-nest-cupcakes-4-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17837\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta__icon\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&amp;media=&amp;description=\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"41\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta\">\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta__icon\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta__content\">\n<p class=\"block-instagram-cta__title\">Follow on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\">Follow<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Recipes You&#8217;ll Love<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/carrot-cake-oatmeal-breakfast-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/chocolate-chip-banana-zucchini-muffins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Chip Banana Zucchini Muffins<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/lemon-blueberry-blender-muffins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon Blueberry Blender Muffins<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/zucchini-cupcakes-with-greek-yogurt-frosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zucchini Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/grain-free-pumpkin-spiced-cupcakes-with-maple-cream-cheese-frosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Hope you all enjoy these adorable Bird&#8217;s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes and if you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave me a five-star rating below and don\u2019t forget to tag me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! 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wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Bird&#8217;s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes 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wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-19795 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"19795\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">250<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Kelly Gellner<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-19795-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"19795\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/WgjZf\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">whole wheat pastry flour<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/CCZOt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">coconut sugar<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">nutmeg<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pinch of ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsweetened applesauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coconut oil, melted and cooled<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cream Cheese Frosting:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">block of cream cheese, softened<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Toppings:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/dE3lY\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">unsweetened shredded coconut<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">36<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/RZaPo\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">egg-shaped chocolate candies<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-19795-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"19795\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, baking powder, coconut sugar, salt and spices; set aside.\u00a0 In a smaller bowl, whisk together grated carrot, eggs, maple syrup, applesauce and vanilla until all combined.\u00a0 Then mix in the coconut oil, making sure it\u2019s melted and cooled before mixing with the rest of the ingredients.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to over-mix the batter.\u00a0 Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffins cups lined with cupcake liners (or you could spray them with non-stick spray), making sure to fill each cup about 2\/3rds full.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Pop the cupcakes in the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span><strong>Toast the coconut.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0While the cupcakes are baking, add the shredded coconut to a large dry skillet (no need for oil!) and cook over medium heat, making sure the coconut is in an even layer in the pan.\u00a0 Continuously stir the coconut in the skillet until golden brown and fragrant, being careful not to let the the coconut burn.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span><strong>Make the frosting.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0In the bowl of your stand mixer (or you could use a hand mixer), combine softened cream cheese, maple syrup and vanilla and whip on high until smooth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Once your cupcakes are completely cool, frost each cupcake using a knife or spatula (no need to use a pastry bag to make them look pretty since we\u2019re going to be coating them in coconut!), then sprinkle toasted coconut over each cupcake (about 2 Tbsp each), pressing down slightly so that the coconut sticks to the frosting.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19795-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Place a little bit of frosting onto the bottom of each egg-shaped candy and press into the center of each cupcake.\u00a0 You\u2019ll need 3 candies per cupcake.\u00a0 Serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">cupcake + frosting<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">250<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">218.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/birds-nest-carrot-cake-cupcakes\/\">Bird&#8217;s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\">Eat Yourself Skinny<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird&#8217;s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream 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