Carrot Maple Cupcakes
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List of Ingredients
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 eggs
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup maple syrup
* 3 cups grated carrots
* FROSTING:
* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup butter, softened
* 1/4 cup maple syrup
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Chopped walnuts
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and syrup. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
3. For frosting, combine cream cheese, butter, syrup and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
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