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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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This Easter Party Playdate complete with a Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. 

M&M Carrot Cake Cupcakes #MMsCarrotCake #ad

Easter Party Playdate Ideas

Every Friday for almost a year, the girls and I met up with friends at the local park for an afternoon playdate. Our little group of 10 was comprised entirely of females – the four moms and six girls. No matter if we hit the playground or swimming pool, we made sure to have fun year round.

Friday Playdates #MMsCarrotCake #ad
Late, last summer my friend, Amy, who was the common thread and introduced and brought us all together moved to another city 45 minutes away. While at the time it didn't seem like it was that far away and we'd still see each other all the time, it was a bit unrealistic on my part. With kids and life in general, 1.5 hours spent driving roundtrip alone is hard to squeeze in on a regular basis.

In spite of the move, we still make it a priority to get together for a playdate once a month. Sometimes our playdates don't match up quite evenly and we end up celebrating holidays a few weeks early like at Christmas when we took pictures with Santa the first week of December.

Group Photo Easter Party Playdate #MMsCarrotCake #ad
A few days ago, before St. Patrick's Day even, our playdate group celebrated Easter together! The kids were a little confused by the early celebrations but got into the spirit quickly with the fun, themed Easter party playdate complete with little Easter baskets.

M&Ms Carrot Cake Easter Party Play Date
Since this was a weekday, after school playdate lots of snacks were in order – for moms and kids! In keeping with the Easter theme we enjoyed the following:

Bunny Sandwiches with M&M Eyes #MMsCarrotCake #ad

  • Tea sandwiches: I cut thin, white bread using bunny and chick-shaped cookie cutters, then spread a layer of cream cheese/ranch dressing mix, topped with English cucumber slices, and finished with M&M's® Carrot Cake for the eyes.

Carrots and Hummus Pots #MMsCarrotCake #ad

  • Carrots and hummus or ranch in terra cotta pots. I washed these tiny terra cotta pots and lined with the smallest sized paper cups I could find (cut in thirds). I then filled the bottom with hummus or ranch and stuck in carrots. This is the perfect appetizer or snack for small hands!

Down the Bunny Hole with M&Ms #MMsCarrotCake #ad

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Pudding Cups: the idea behind this one is that the rabbit is hiding his stash of M&M's® Carrot Cake at the bottom of his rabbit hole. To make your own, use a clear plastic cup and start with a layer of M&M's® Carrot Cake (about 2 tbsp.), next layer 1 cup of chocolate pudding, then add 4 halves of chocolate sandwich cookies, and last shove a large marshmallow (the rabbit's body) down the middle and a small amount of frosting or pudding stick a small marshmallow on top of the bottom to form the tail.
  • Strawberry Punch: using powdered strawberry lemonade mix, swap lemon-lime soda for water. Then add 1 pound of fresh, halved strawberries and 4 cups of ice to the pitcher before serving. For one gallon of strawberry punch, I used (2) lids full of strawberry lemonade powder and (2) 2-liter bottles of lemon-lime soda.

Cupcake at Easter Party Playdate #MMsCarrotCake #ad
What party would be complete without cupcakes?! I made Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting and topped with the new M&M's® Carrot Cake. Hidden inside some of the cupcakes was also a treat – more M&M's® Carrot Cake!

Carrot Cake Cupcakes #MMsCarrotCake #ad
Friends Eating Cupcakes #MMsCarrotCake #ad
Easter Baskets #MMsCarrotCake #ad
After enjoying our snacks, the girls had fun enjoying the overdue return to warmer weather by jumping on the trampoline while the moms took time to catch up. Before everyone headed home, the girls enjoyed playing with the stamps and Play-Doh from their Easter baskets.

M&M's Carrot Cake Party Favors #MMsCarrotCake #ad
I've shared my Easter party playdate ideas with you, which is your favorite?

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 383 kcal

Ingredients

For Carrot Cake Cupcakes:

  • 1 box carrot cake mix
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • M&M's® Carrot Cake

For Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting:

  • 16 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp. clear vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line (2) 12 slot cupcake pans with baking cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together cake mix, juice, sour cream, applesauce, cinnamon, and eggs together for 30 seconds on low and then 2 minutes on medium speed.
  3. Spoon batter into prepared baking cups, only filling 2/3 of the way. (To minimize dripping, I use a medium cookie scoop and fill it 1.5 times with batter per cup.)
  4. Bake for 5 minutes, then gently drop 2-3 M&M's® Carrot Cake into the center of each cupcake.
  5. Continue baking for another 10-13 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
  7. While cupcakes are cooling, prepare frosting.
  8. Mix together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy - about 2 minutes.
  9. Then add all other ingredients and mix until desired consistency. If frosting is too thick, you can continue adding milk, 1 tablespoon, at a time until desired consistency.
  10. Using a piping bag and Wilton 1M tip, pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  11. Top with a M&M's® Carrot Cake and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 73mg3%
Potassium 56mg2%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 540IU11%
Vitamin C 1.1mg1%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Sharon says

    March 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing wrong with celebrating events early with friends! I love spending time with friends – no matter what the calendar says! These little treats are so easy and festive! #client

  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 16, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Those cupcakes sound awesome. I am going to have to make some 🙂

  3. Lorane says

    March 16, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    I like how fluffy the frosting came out.. I’m dying to taste Carrot cake and these Carrot Cupcakes make me even more excited. It really seems like the Kinds enjoyed them thoroughly

  4. Laura Funk says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    How cute and simple is this recipe. Also your little girl at the end is killing it in the photo department!

  5. maria @ close to home says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Looks like these girls had a little early easter fun. I love carrot cake but never would have thought of it in a M&M. Will have to try some.

  6. Courtney says

    March 16, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    YUMMY! These look so good! And the M&Ms are such pretty spring colors. Perfect for Easter!

  7. Raquel says

    March 16, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    What great party ideas! I just love your carrot sticks in hummus! So cute!

  8. Christina says

    March 16, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Those tea sandwiches are adorable and that buttercream? I wanted to lick my computer monitor. Yum!

  9. becca says

    March 16, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    what an awesome party idea. Everything is so cute.

  10. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds amazing! I did not know M & M’s had carrot cake flavors until today, i am so going to get some!

  11. Katie @ Pick Any Two says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    I’m obsessed with the idea of Carrot Cake M&M’s—YUM! And I absolutely adore the carrots and hummus in little terra cotta pots. So cute!

  12. lisa says

    March 16, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    These are all such cute ideas and the cupcakes sound amazing!

  13. Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says

    March 16, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    I can not wait to try those new M and M’s!! They sound amazing! Those cupcakes look good, too!!

  14. Shauna says

    March 16, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    Oh what a fun event you had. I haven’t seen those m&m’s yet, but I will keep my eyes opened for them…

  15. Liz Mays says

    March 16, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    What a fun time! I love carrot cake and so do my kids. This is such a delicious idea!

  16. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    March 16, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    You can never fail with carrot cake, especially this time of year! These M&Ms look 100% addictive!

  17. Saidah Washington (@ApronsStilletos) says

    March 16, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    The girls look like they had an amazing time and those cupcake have me drooling.

  18. Rosey says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:18 am

    Aww the picture with the cupcake is priceless. You’ve got some great ideas here, I like the bunny sandwiches. 🙂

  19. Dawn McAlexander says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:59 am

    Cupcakes with cream cheese buttercream frosting? Now that’s a cupcake I can really enjoy!

  20. Stacey- Travel Blogger says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:01 am

    It looks like everyone had a great time! And the foods look great!

  21. Felissa @ Two Little Cavaliers says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:02 am

    Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! The carrot cake cupcakes look amazing!

  22. Aida Ingram says

    March 17, 2015 at 5:35 am

    I love carrot cake and I can’t wait to try this recipe. I love the idea of pulling all of the ideas together super cute!

  23. Debbie L. says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    Your carrot cupcakes look delicious. My hubby loves – I plan on making these for him.

  24. Heather {Brie Brie Blooms} says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:08 am

    ADORABLE party ideas! I love all your treats and the cute carrot pots! #client

  25. Debbie Denny says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:35 am

    Adorable party. Love all the decor and snacks

  26. Crystal says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Carrot Cake is seriously one of my most favorite things in the world, and I love these M&M’s. A lot of cute ideas here, and those cupcakes. Yum!

  27. Christy says

    March 17, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    This looks so delicious! I am going to give this a try!

  28. Krystal says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Save me one please! These are so stinkin’ cute! I love the new flavor.

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