Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting - The BakerMama

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 and 1/2 cups shredded carrots (6 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flake
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2–3 teaspoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup toasted coconut flakes, for garnishing
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, for garnishing