Carrot Cupcakes with Caramel and Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

CUPCAKES

  1. 8 carrots (1 1/4 pounds), peeled and coarsely shredded (4 cups)
  2. 1 cup golden raisins
  3. 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  4. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  5. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  6. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  7. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  8. 1 teaspoon salt
  9. 1 1/4 cups canola oil
  10. 2 cups sugar
  11. 4 large eggs, at room temperature

TOPPINGS

  1. 1/2 cup sugar
  2. 2 tablespoons water
  3. Few drops of fresh lemon juice
  4. 1/4 cup heavy cream
  5. 1 pound cream cheese, softened
  6. 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
  7. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  8. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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