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Brazilian Carrot Cupcakes with Brigadeiro Frosting

Brazilian Carrot Cupcakes with Brigadeiro Frosting

Moist, fluffy, and topped with rich chocolate fudge. A childhood favorite you’ll fall in love with again!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Ganache:25 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: Brazilian, brigadeiros, carrot, cupcake
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 416kcal
Author: Claudia Genschow

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin (for cupcakes)
  • Cupcake liners (optional)
  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Saucepan for making the brigadeiro frosting
  • Piping bag with a 1M tip for frosting

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 2 eggs
  • 100 ml oil
  • 135 g chopped carrots
  • 185 g sugar
  • 135 g all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking powder

For the Brigadeiro Frosting

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 395g/ 300 ml
  • 300 g whipping cream
  • 70 ml whole milk
  • 20 g cocoa powder
  • 40 g bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Blend the Wet Ingredients: In a blender, add 2 eggs, 100 ml oil, 185 g sugar and 135 g chopped carrots . Blend until completely smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Mix with Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 135 g all-purpose flour and 2¼ teaspoon baking powder. Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix with a spatula or whisk just until combined. Do not overmix!
  • Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Make the Brigadeiro Frosting

  • In a medium saucepan, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 300 g whipping cream, 70 ml whole milk, 20 g cocoa powder and 40 g bittersweet chocolate chips.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. The frosting is ready when: You can run the spatula through the mixture, and it leaves a clear path that doesn’t close immediately. If you lift a spoonful and drop it back, it sits on top for a second before blending back in.
  • Once you turn off the heat, stir the frosting for 2 more minutes off the heat—this ensures a glossy finish. transfer it to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin rom forming. Wait for it to cool before using.

Decorate the Cupcakes

  • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping tip (or a small knife) to cut out a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Don't cut too deep—just enough to hold some filling.
  • Fill a piping bag with brigadeiro frosting and pipe it into the hole until it's full. To decorate, start piping in the center of the cupcake (where you just added the filling) and swirl outward in a circular motion to create a flower shape. I used a 1M piping tip for this effect.

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Notes

1) Calorie Disclaimer: The calorie count is only a rough estimate and can vary based on ingredient brands and measurements.
2) Brigadeiro Frosting Piping Tip: Let the frosting cool before piping because it thickens as it cools. If it’s too warm, it will be too runny and won’t hold its shape. The only exception is if you overcook the frosting—then, as it cools, it might already be thick enough to pipe while still warm. If that happens, pipe it immediately before it gets too stiff. Not sure if it's ready? Test a small amount in a piping or ziplock bag with a star tip. If it’s too soft, let it cool longer. If it’s too stiff, you may have waited too long!
3) For best results, follow the weighted measurements to ensure accuracy and the perfect texture!