Carrot & Zucchini Cupcakes with Lemon-Thyme Frosting - Delicious Living

Carrot & Zucchini Cupcakes with Lemon-Thyme Frosting - Delicious Living

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These hearty little cupcakes combine sweetness and zest.

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Ingredients

  • FOR THE CUPCAKES
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 cup white whole-wheat flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs plus 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat, 1% or 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup finely shredded carrots
  • ¾ cup finely shredded zucchini
  • FOR THE FROSTING
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 6 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

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