Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 6 medium)
- FROSTING
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
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In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and syrup. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
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Fold in carrots.
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Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
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Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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For frosting, combine cream cheese, butter, syrup and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
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Frost cooled cupcakes.
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Sprinkle with nuts if desired.