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These Portuguese carrot cupcakes (Queques de cenoura) are delicious, easy and very quick to make.
Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 20 min |
Ready In | 35 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 6 |
Ingredients
1 lb of peeled and cooked carrots1 and 1/2 cups of flour3/4 cup of sugar2 tablespoons of melted butter3 eggsJuice of an orange1 teaspoon of baking powderPowdered sugar
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F.
- Puree the cooked carrots but make sure they are well drained.
- Grease the cupcake tray with butter and sprinkle with flour.
- Beat the butter with the sugar and then add the eggs, one by one.
- Add the orange juice, then the carrot puree, the flour and the baking powder, beat everything very well.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Once they are done and cooler, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Recipe & Photo Credit: sonia_areal.blogs.sapo.pt *
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