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Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup natural unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 2 carrots)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
4 oz neufchatel cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat to 350.
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, sift together both flours, baking road, salt and spices.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar and eggs until well combined.
Then whisk in applesauce, vanilla and carrots.
Add dry ingredients and mix until just del combined.
Stir in walnuts.
Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until done, about 20 minutes.
Cool completely.
To make Frosting:.
Use and electric mixer and beat together the cream cheese, confectioners sugar and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with walnuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	762.85 Kcal (3194 kJ)
Calories from fat	267.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.76g	46%
Cholesterol	113.98mg	38%
Sodium	636.54mg	27%
Potassium	390.18mg	8%
Total Carbs	116.2g	39%
Sugars	89.71g	359%
Dietary Fiber	4.57g	18%
Protein	12.01g	24%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	115.2mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	249.36 Kcal (1044 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.73g	46%
Cholesterol	37.26mg	38%
Sodium	208.08mg	27%
Potassium	127.54mg	8%
Total Carbs	37.98g	39%
Sugars	29.33g	359%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	18%
Protein	3.92g	24%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	37.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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