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Carrot Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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3 Cups peeled, grated carrots, ends removed (about 1 lb.)
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2 Cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp. cinnamon
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1 tsp. salt
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1 tsp. baking soda
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1 tsp. baking powder
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4 large eggs
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2 Cups granulated white sugar
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 Cup vegetable oil
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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For the frosting:
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8 ounces cream cheese
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4 ounces butter
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3 3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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For the carrot curls:
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1 large carrot (preferably fat) or 2 medium
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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