"Up until this very moment, there has been one (and only one) carrot-filled dessert to grace these pages. To my dear Pineapple Carrot Cake: I've loved you as my favorite veggies-for-dessert recipe for a long while, but your time in the orange spotlight is up. And take it away, Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! [Get the Recipe…]..."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CUPCAKES:
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4 large eggs
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup vegetable oil
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 cups lightly packed grated carrots
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FOR THE FROSTING:
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2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, at room temp
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp
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1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
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4 cups confectioners’ sugar
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Orange candy melts
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Green candy melts