Carrot Cupcakes - Pahl's Market - Apple Valley, MN

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb. (6-7 medium) carrots, peeled
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups canola, safflower or vegetable oil
• 12 oz. cream cheese, cold
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted