"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..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs
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1 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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3 cups grated carrots (about 6 medium)
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FROSTING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Walnuts, optional