Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
white chocolate cream cheese frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 oz white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp orange extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
chopped walnuts , optional

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, pineapple and walnuts.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the chocolate, cream and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe or spread over cupcakes, garnish with walnuts is desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 1 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	656.21 Kcal (2747 kJ)
Calories from fat	194.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.57g	33%
Cholesterol	49.56mg	17%
Sodium	261.1mg	11%
Potassium	170.09mg	4%
Total Carbs	109g	36%
Sugars	56.95g	228%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	7%
Protein	7.44g	15%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	36.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	305.5 Kcal (1279 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.04g	33%
Cholesterol	23.07mg	17%
Sodium	121.55mg	11%
Potassium	79.18mg	4%
Total Carbs	50.74g	36%
Sugars	26.51g	228%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	7%
Protein	3.46g	15%
Vitamin C	1mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	17.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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