Ingredients:
- For the cupcakes:
- 4 medium carrots
- 3/4 cup apple cider, divided
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 tablespoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting:
- 1 1 8-oz. bar of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1.25 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt