Moist Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (2 sticks)
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and grated on medium holes of box grater (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup raisins, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

CUPCAKES:.
Heat oven to 350. Line 24 cups in muffin trays.
In large bowl, stir together butter, sugars and eggs until well blended.
Stir in flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, carrots and raisins.
Spoon 1/4 c batter into each cupcake liner.
Bake at 350 for 25-27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool cupcakes in pan on rack for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire rack.
FROSTING:.
In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar together on medium-high until blended.
Add cream cheese and vanilla and beat on medium-high until no lumps remain.
Divide frosting among cupcakes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	357.13 Kcal (1495 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.61g	24%
Cholesterol	68.18mg	23%
Sodium	152.17mg	6%
Potassium	195.7mg	4%
Total Carbs	52.66g	18%
Sugars	37.88g	152%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	6%
Protein	3.35g	7%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	45.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	315.01 Kcal (1319 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.77g	24%
Cholesterol	60.14mg	23%
Sodium	134.22mg	6%
Potassium	172.61mg	4%
Total Carbs	46.45g	18%
Sugars	33.41g	152%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	6%
Protein	2.96g	7%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	39.9mg	5%

* 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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