Easter Carrot Cupcakes - Clabber Girl

Ingredients

• 2 C. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Cupcake batter:
• 3/4 C. vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 C. powdered sugar
• 2 C. all-purpose flour
• 3 C. carrots, peeled and grated
• 1-3 Tbsp. milk, as needed
• 1 tsp. Clabber Girl Baking Powder
• Food coloring, if desired
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 C. golden raisins and/or chopped nuts, optional
• 1 tsp. salt
• Frosting:
• 1 tsp. Clabber Girl Baking Soda
• 1/4 C. butter, softened
• 4 lg. eggs
• 1/3 C. cream cheese, softened