Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 130 g flour
• 150 g sugar
• 160 ml Squeaky Gate 'mild one' olive oil
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla bean puree
• 1 tsp baking soda
• .5 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 250 g grated carrots (approx 4 large)
• 30 g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 30 g raisins or sultanas
• 450 g icing sugar
• 115 g butter (softened)
• 225 g cream cheese (softened)
• 1 vanilla bean (cut in half & seeds removed)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cupcakes ---

2. 2

   Combine the grated carrots and Squeaky gate 'mild one' olive oil. Set aside.

3. 3

   Combine the flour, sugar, spices, baking soda & powder together.

4. 4

   Gently add the flour mixture to the carrots until just combined.

5. 5

   Slowly stir in the eggs, nuts & raisins and spoon into cupcake tray.

6. 6

   Bake in oven @ 180c for 12 - 14 mins keeping an eye on them not to burn. Cupcakes are cooked when golden on top and a skewer comes out just clean.

7. 7

   --- Frosting ---

8. 8

   Beat the butter, cream cheese & vanilla together in a stand mixer OR using your muscles!

9. 9

   Slowly add icing sugar and beat until no lumps remain.