Foodista | Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Food News | Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese and Caramel Fros

Ingredients

• Ingredients for cupcakes:
• 8 carrots (1 1/4 pounds), peeled and coarsely shredded (4 cups)
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups canola oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• Ingredients for Topping:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• Few drops of fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract