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Carrot Cupcakes w/Pink Cream Cheese Frosting Featuring Fisher Brand Walnuts


I teamed up with Fisher Nuts to make their Carrot Cupcakes featuring their delicious Walnuts !

I added a twist by topping them with light pink cream cheese icing; perfect for Spring


Click here for the Fisher Cupcake Recipe.

I have listed my pink frosting recipe below.

If you make these be sure to use #fishertogether when posting in IG so we can see your beautiful creations

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)

  • 1-2 drops red food coloring

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226g)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 4 cups powdered sugar (500g)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.

  • Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.

  • Add one drop of red food coloring.

  • With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.

  • Add food coloring one drop at a time to intensify pink color (optional)

  • Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.