Mother’s Day is coming up, and let’s be honest—Mom deserves more than a last-minute card and gas station flowers. These Mother’s Day Carrot Cake Cupcakes are soft, perfectly spiced, and topped with dreamy lactose-free frosting—a treat that’s easy on the gut but big on flavor. Whether you're making them for a family brunch or just to impress Mom, this bloat-free indulgence is the way to go.
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup lactose-free milk
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 scoop Regular Girl Original Powder (optional)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup lactose-free cream cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dried berries & nuts (for toppings)
Instructions:
Step 1: Mix the Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lactose-free milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, then stir in the grated carrots and walnuts.
Step 3: Bake to Perfection
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely before frosting.
Step 4: Make the Frosting
In a bowl, beat the lactose-free cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Spread or pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
Bake These for Mom!
These Mother’s Day Carrot Cake Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for Mother’s Day—soft, spiced, and completely bloat-free. Whether you're baking them for Mom or just treating yourself, they’re a delicious way to celebrate without the digestive drama. Try them out and let me know how they turn out!