Kids Can Make Morning Glow Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Cupcakes

• 0.5 tbsp. pecan halves
• 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1.5 cups whole grain baking flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 tsp fine salt
• 110 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tbsp. grated carrots (about 220 gr.)

Glaze

• 1 and 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup whipped cream cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• A pinch of fine salt
• Special equipment: a 12-loaf pan or a 12-muffin pan

Preparation:

1. Cupcakes:

   
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray baking pans with cooking spray.
   
2. Place the pecans on one side of a rimmed baking sheet and the coconut on the other and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop the pecans.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In another large bowl, combine the melted butter, sour cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Add the carrots, pecans, and coconut to the egg mixture. Fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture and knead until the batter is evenly distributed. Divide the batter among the wells of the prepared pan (about 3 heaping tablespoons of batter per muffin). Don't worry if it seems like there isn't enough batter; the muffins will rise in the oven.
4. Bake until the center springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20-22 minutes. Let the cakes cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Glaze:

   
   In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, and salt. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of frosting onto each cupcake and spread evenly with the back of a spoon.
   
   

   Note

   
   When measuring flour, we spoon it into a measuring cup and remove any excess. If you scoop flour directly from the bag with a measuring cup, you'll compact it, resulting in dry baked goods.
   
   Don't leave your child unsupervised in the kitchen. Limit them to tasks appropriate for their age.