- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line forty-eight 1-3/4-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, cornmeal, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, baking soda, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line forty-eight 1-3/4-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, cornmeal, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, baking soda, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until combined. Stir in flour mixture just until combined. Fold in carrots, raisins, and 1/2 cup walnuts.
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until combined. Stir in flour mixture just until combined. Fold in carrots, raisins, and 1/2 cup walnuts.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool cupcakes in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups. Cool completely on wire racks.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool cupcakes in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Frost cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with additional walnuts, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Frost cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with additional walnuts, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
To vary this recipe, try dried cranberries in place of the raisins, slivered almonds or chopped pecans for the walnuts, and add 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel.