MAPLE CARROT CUPCAKES

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I come from a line of family cooks and have liked to cook and bake since I was young. Mother and Grandmom were always in the kitchen cooking up something delicious. These carrot cupcakes were Grandmom's specialty, and we always have them at family gatherings. -Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 cups grated carrots (about 6 medium)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and syrup. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots. , Fill 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , For frosting, combine the cream cheese, butter, syrup and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes. Add nuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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