Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes - Your Local Advertiser

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup about 1 3/4 ounces flax meal
• 1/2 cup hot water (about 115°F)
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup 2 3/8 ounces unsweetened applesauce
• 2 1/2 cups about 10 7/8 ounces all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups 12 ounces finely grated carrots (from 1 [1-pound] package fresh peeled carrots)
• 3/4 cup aquafaba
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2 cups vegan butter (softened (about 1 pound))
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract