"These are the moistest, most delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes that I have ever had! They have a little crunch from toasted walnuts and the perfect hint of cinnamon! Topped with an impossibly creamy c…..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all purpose flour (or pastry flour if you have it) (190g)
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¾ teaspoon baking soda
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¾ teaspoon baking powder
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1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 eggs (150g)
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1 2/3 cups granulated sugar (330g)
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1 ¼ cup vegetable oil (255g)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 cup shredded carrots, packed (250g)
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½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped (90g)
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20 oz cream cheese (not light, not whipped), room temperature
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1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature
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2 cups powdered sugar (220g)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (20g)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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toasted walnuts, chopped, for garnish, optional
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50g marzipan, optional
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