Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Description: These are just like a piece of Carrot Cake. Delicious. Pop them in the freezer and you will always have a quick dessert when you need it. My youngest granddaughter likes to have me make cupcakes. She thinks they are just for her. I like to use Marg (Cayman Designs) Recipe #261024 on these and if you want it a traditional Carrot Cake Frosting, throw in some cream cheese to her frosting. Good!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1 cup coconut (optional)

Steps:

1. In a mixing bowl beat the oil and sugar; add the eggs, one at a time mixing well.
2. Add the next 5 ingredients and mix well.
3. Grate the carrots (I do it in a food processor) and add to the above.
4. Add walnuts and coconut.
5. Use cupcake papers that have been lightly sprayed with vegetable spray and fill two-thirds full.
6. Bake 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
7. Remove from pan and frost when cool.
8. I like a butter frosting but a cream cheese frosting is great too.