Carrot Cake Cupcakes – Grand Fete

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 3-4 smaller carrots)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese frosting, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt