Soft and Tender Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
"These carrot cake muffins with cream cheese frosting are a deliciously moist treat, filled with warm spices, applesauce, and naturally sweet carrots...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon orange zest, optional
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup sour cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups grated carrot, roughly chopped (about 3 medium carrots)
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1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar
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