Carrot Cheesecake Cupcakes with Caramel Drizzle - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¾ cup grated carrots, packed
• ¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• Store-bought caramel sauce (Smuckers recommended)