Carrot Cake Cupcakes and Happy Easter!

Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Mysavoryspoon was started in June 2010 as a way to document my recipes. I was fairly secretive about my blog and told only a few family and friends. There was no commenting on other blogs or social media either. After three years I published my 100th post and celebrated by preparing and posting a carrot cake recipe. That recipe was from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, "Baking From My Home To Yours".  About that same time I started reaching out to others and commenting. So glad I did, have made many wonderful friends.

The Peeps Are Coming, My Peep Tree
These carrot cake muffins are from the same recipe but with a few tweaks. I kept all the ingredients the same but added ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg and allspice. The smell while baking was intoxicating and I couldn’t wait  to pull them out of the oven. It’s no wonder with all the carrots, golden raisins, coconut flakes and chopped walnuts. The cream cheese frosting is easy to make and fresh lemon juice adds a little tang. This time the occasion is even more special, Sunday with the family. Happy Easter everyone!

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  1. DonApril 14, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    Great photo of the peeps. Remember how my Aunt Rose used to ship us peeps each year? The carrot cake muffins are great Don

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  2. handmade by amaliaApril 14, 2017 at 9:51 PM

    I'd love one of those cupcakes with my tea. Happy Easter!
    Amalia
    xo

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  3. Angie's RecipesApril 15, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    These cupcakes are so beautiful! Happy Easter, Cheri.

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 16, 2017 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks Angie, Happy Easter to you and your family as well.

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  4. Karen LuvswesavoryApril 15, 2017 at 4:08 AM

    Hi Cheri,
    These carrot cake cupcakes are so pretty. Glad to know in blogging and wish you & family a Blessed & Happy Easter!

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 16, 2017 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks Karen, wishing you the best for you and your family this Easter holiday.

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  5. The Ninja BakerApril 16, 2017 at 1:22 AM

    Happy Easter indeed! Those carrot cupcakes with the citrus accented cream cheese frosting look fantastic. I'm sure the smells from the oven were heavenly...Yikes, now I'm hungry!

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 16, 2017 at 4:20 PM

      Thanks Kim, we sure love our carrot cake, limited myself to 2.

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  6. PamApril 16, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Oh, delicious! Your cupcakes are perfect, Cheri! My favorite kind and I need to make them soon! Yum!!! Happy Easter!

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  7. Cocoa and LavenderApril 16, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    Happy Easter, Cheri! Love the peeps, although I don't love peeps! It's so festive!

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 16, 2017 at 5:11 PM

      I know exactly what you mean, we never eat them but they are fun to decorate with. Hope you are having a great week-end! Happy Easter!

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  8. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 16, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful cupcakes, Cheri, and love the Peep Tree ;) Happy Easter!

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 16, 2017 at 5:19 PM

      Thanks Susan, had fun with the peeps, they are great to decorate with.

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  9. BethApril 17, 2017 at 4:29 AM

    You and I started blogging almost exactly the same time. I began my blog in July 2010 - the girls were at camp for a couple of weeks and I was looking for something to fill my time! I had no idea it would still be going seven years later. Your cupcakes look amazing. Hope you had a wonderful Easter!

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 17, 2017 at 2:44 PM

      That is amazing don't you think, I never thought I would still be blogging after all this time either. Take care!

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  10. GiGi Eats CelebritiesApril 17, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Let me just tell you - I AM SWOONING hard core right now!

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  11. Gloria BakerApril 17, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    Look amazing Cheri, hope you had a lovely Easter!!

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  12. Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)April 17, 2017 at 11:41 PM

    Cheri, I'm so glad to have met you in this virtual world. Hope you had a good Easter.

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  13. MonicaApril 18, 2017 at 5:04 AM

    Hope you had a lovely Easter, Cheri. I'm so glad to have "met" you through this forum. I was much the same way as you when I first started...very quiet and not commenting. When I started speaking up and reaching out, it was so nice to make connections with people who share the same interest and love of food. I learn a lot here - thanks for the inspiration.

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 18, 2017 at 8:57 AM

      Thanks Monica, yes it is a wonderful forum, so nice to meet others with similar interest.

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  14. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeApril 19, 2017 at 6:44 PM

    I started in March 2010---can you believe we've been at it this long??? It sure was simpler when I didn't know anything about html, white balance, etc. Your cupcakes are beautiful---perfect for Easter!

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 21, 2017 at 7:09 AM

      I know exactly what you mean Liz, I have learned so much.

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  15. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesApril 20, 2017 at 4:14 PM

    What beautiful cupcakes!!
    Hope you had a wonderful Easter :)

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    1. Cheri Savory SpoonApril 21, 2017 at 7:25 AM

      Thanks Kris, yes we had a wonderful Easter. Take care!

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