Chocolate Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Do you crave sweet baked goods but are trying to watch your sugar intake? Why not try a healthier variation of this sweet treat: chocolate carrot cake cupcakes!

 

Chocolate Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Chocolate Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Foodieaholic Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup cocoa
• 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup natural applesauce
• 1/4 cup oil
• 4 eggs (or egg substitute)
• 2 ripe smashed bananas
• 3 cups raw finely shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
3. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients.
4. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
5. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. Fill each 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Allow to cool. Top with cream cheese frosting (see recipe below).

3.2.2708 straightforward Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Foodieaholic Ingredients

• 4 oz low fat cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Beat all ingredients in a medium bowl.

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