tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post5566387074721077161..comments2024-03-16T20:34:49.469-07:00Comments on Delightful Repast: Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese FrostingJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-63210623449145759922011-06-05T15:46:48.700-07:002011-06-05T15:46:48.700-07:00Hmm ... I can't think why they would have come...Hmm ... I can't think why they would have come out a little dry, if you used the precise measures of everything. Wonder if your oven is a little hotter than mine? Then you could try taking a few minutes off the baking time. I wouldn't add sour cream. Perhaps an extra couple of tablespoons of oil, but not more than an extra 1/4 cup. Try that and let me know!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-82485944882804286172011-06-05T15:20:25.649-07:002011-06-05T15:20:25.649-07:00my cupcakes came out a little dry (but otherwise f...my cupcakes came out a little dry (but otherwise fantastic!) -<br />would adding sour cream help?<br />if so, how much should i add?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-45033012713288861972011-05-19T19:33:13.329-07:002011-05-19T19:33:13.329-07:00Leaving out the currants and nuts is fine and does...Leaving out the currants and nuts is fine and doesn't call for any other changes. You'll just have fewer cupcakes, perhaps 18 instead of 24.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-5456984052284048352011-05-19T19:29:20.489-07:002011-05-19T19:29:20.489-07:00does it matter if i omit the currants and nuts?
wi...does it matter if i omit the currants and nuts?<br />will this change the proportion of the other ingredients?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-89719612802506511202011-02-17T07:40:40.427-08:002011-02-17T07:40:40.427-08:00Angie, thanks. Yes, there's usually a deliciou...Angie, thanks. Yes, there's usually a delicious reason for a certain combination becoming a "classic"!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-9519603861262864372011-02-17T07:34:33.454-08:002011-02-17T07:34:33.454-08:00Carrot cake and cheese frosting...that's a cla...Carrot cake and cheese frosting...that's a classic and delicious combination!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-45132044585418986862011-02-15T05:16:33.971-08:002011-02-15T05:16:33.971-08:00Beth, thank you! Wish I had one right now. Must ma...Beth, thank you! Wish I had one right now. Must make another batch soon.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-39359356596754365362011-02-15T04:35:02.195-08:002011-02-15T04:35:02.195-08:00Happy blogoversary!
We love carrot cake in this h...Happy blogoversary!<br /><br />We love carrot cake in this house and the cupcakes look fabulous.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-56632751999246200002011-02-12T14:28:32.792-08:002011-02-12T14:28:32.792-08:00Thank you! It's my favorite. One can actually ...Thank you! It's my favorite. One can actually feel "healthy" about eating a dessert with vegetables in it!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-80539753716919134862011-02-12T14:10:42.406-08:002011-02-12T14:10:42.406-08:00those look so fantastic :) and I have a thing for ...those look so fantastic :) and I have a thing for carrote cake since I lived in UK ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-57276213327107921632011-02-12T08:22:04.730-08:002011-02-12T08:22:04.730-08:00Thanks, Meghan! Isn't cream cheese wonderful! ...Thanks, Meghan! Isn't cream cheese wonderful! And it's so versatile.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-15882383436072584592011-02-12T08:16:08.365-08:002011-02-12T08:16:08.365-08:00I have had cream cheese frosting on the brain for ...I have had cream cheese frosting on the brain for weeks now! These look absolutely delicious.Meghan@travelwinedinehttp://traveleatlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-89810397512062467912011-02-11T14:02:27.095-08:002011-02-11T14:02:27.095-08:00Brenda, thanks so much for stopping by Delightful ...Brenda, thanks so much for stopping by Delightful Repast!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-60146553992300154492011-02-11T14:01:23.368-08:002011-02-11T14:01:23.368-08:00Thank you! Grant, if you can only make one of my r...Thank you! Grant, if you can only make one of my recipes together, do make it one that stands a chance with Sully's finickiness!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-45670508004184728632011-02-11T13:59:15.120-08:002011-02-11T13:59:15.120-08:00Thank you! Yes, I plan to be blogging for a long t...Thank you! Yes, I plan to be blogging for a long time to come. The Oscars? I expect lots of them to go to those involved in The King's Speech.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-11787565234317958682011-02-11T13:40:27.410-08:002011-02-11T13:40:27.410-08:00Oh, YUM! Delish - carrot cake with raisins is my ...Oh, YUM! Delish - carrot cake with raisins is my favorite!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025104615399159030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-2429696016731496732011-02-11T13:31:37.525-08:002011-02-11T13:31:37.525-08:00Hey Jean (and Sully), those cupcakes look delish, ...Hey Jean (and Sully), those cupcakes look delish, a perfect thing to do with carrots! I guess you could also use the carrots for the noses of snowmen, while you stand around eating snow and watching snow on the tv...<br /><br />I'm guessing there won't be a lot of carrots on the menu when we come visit with Sully :-)<br /><br />We'll have to see if we can inspire or cajole him to try Grantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-58186958612038878572011-02-11T13:26:38.991-08:002011-02-11T13:26:38.991-08:00Oh Yum! You frost your cupcakes so beautifully and...Oh Yum! You frost your cupcakes so beautifully and I have no doubt they are delicious. Happy Blogoversary to you. I hope to follow your journey for many years to come. <br />Enjoy the Oscars! How exciting! Any favourites to win? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163446958249760582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-10137481185190062852011-02-11T11:11:38.136-08:002011-02-11T11:11:38.136-08:00Thank you, Judy! If you follow my recipe precisely...Thank you, Judy! If you follow my recipe precisely, your frosting will look just as pretty! You can't add too much liquid if you want to pipe it. That's the key.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-36766869472736363572011-02-11T10:49:33.183-08:002011-02-11T10:49:33.183-08:00I can leave just about any cake alone...except for...I can leave just about any cake alone...except for a good, moist and dense carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! Nothing better. This looks great. My frosting never looks as pretty as yours.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-79180011293099330372011-02-11T10:44:57.341-08:002011-02-11T10:44:57.341-08:00Madison, thanks! I see a lot of cream cheese frost...Madison, thanks! I see a lot of cream cheese frosting recipes that call for waaaaayy too much cream cheese. My recipe has just enough to give you the tangy cream cheese flavor without it completely overpowering the cupcake.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-60414201629616911052011-02-11T10:38:04.209-08:002011-02-11T10:38:04.209-08:00Jean: these cupcakes look amazing! Especially the ...Jean: these cupcakes look amazing! Especially the frosting. I'm going to try to make these soon. I will let you know how they turn out.Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01410886286757858925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-72718282093178506042011-02-11T10:09:06.612-08:002011-02-11T10:09:06.612-08:00Thank you, Mary. I do plan to keep blogging for ye...Thank you, Mary. I do plan to keep blogging for years to come. That's why I post only once a week (on Fridays)--it's a pace I think I can sustain indefinitely.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-23711221813973965532011-02-11T10:06:46.000-08:002011-02-11T10:06:46.000-08:00Thanks, Jenn! I'll celebrate with one of these...Thanks, Jenn! I'll celebrate with one of these and a cup of tea in just a little while.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-53054152208801990202011-02-11T10:06:21.517-08:002011-02-11T10:06:21.517-08:00Jean, these really look and sound delicious. This ...Jean, these really look and sound delicious. This is a perfect post to mark your anniversary. You've reached a blogging milestone. I hope you'll be here for years to come. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.com