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Expand1 and 1/2 cup canola oil Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
3 large eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups grated carrots Ask a question about this ingredient
1-8ounce cup can crushed pineapple (packed in water and drained) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 -3 and 1/2 ounce can shredded coconut Ask a question about this ingredient
Beat eggs til light.
Ask a question about this stepSlowly pour in oil while beating.
Ask a question about this stepAdd sugar and vanilla and beat well.
Ask a question about this stepCombine flour, cinnamon, soda, salt and nutmeg.
Ask a question about this stepGradually add to egg-sugar mixture til well mixed.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the grated carrots, pineapple, coconut, and chopped walnuts. Note: If grating carrots in a food processor, shred them first with a shredding disc, then use metal blade to grate them.
Ask a question about this stepPour batter into cupcake papers place in cupcake tins, filling 3/4 full
Ask a question about this stepBake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25-32 minutes, depending on cupcake size. The oversize cupcake tins took about 32 minutes. Using baking time a s a guide it is always best to test doneness by using a cake tester in the center of the cupcake. Additionally you can press the top gently and if it springs back it's done.
Ask a question about this stepAllow cupcakes to cool slightly, 5-10 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
Ask a question about this step4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
1 and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
juice of 1/4 lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
Cream together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer.
Ask a question about this stepSift the powdered sugar in slowly and continue to beat until there are no lumps.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Beat til smooth.
Ask a question about this stepThe frosting may easily be doubled. Leftover frosting freezes well. simply bring to room temp and beat well before using.
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