Carrot Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Maple Mascarpone Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/14 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup