"Want the best cupcake recipe for made-from-scratch carrot cake cupcakes? This one is perfect! Top them using our recipe for the best cream cheese frosting!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup sugar
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 cup finely chopped carrots (about 2 large carrots, food processed until the size of couscous)
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1 cup drained crushed pineapple
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1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
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1/2 cup raisins (optional)
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1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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2 large eggs
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract