INGREDIENTS
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Cupcakes:3 cups all-purpose flour
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3 cups granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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4 eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups, 3 (4-ounce jars) baby food carrots
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
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1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconutFrosting:1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
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1 cup confectioners’ sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonGarnishes:3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
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12 dried apricots
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1 bunch fresh mint