Carrot Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
3. 3
   Mix together flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda or baking powder.
4. 4
   (Baking soda makes a darker cake while baking powder makes a lighter, more carrot-flavored one).
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Beat egg in a medium bowl.
7. 7
   Beat in oil, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
8. 8
   Stir in carrots and walnuts.
9. 9
   Pour into muffin pan, filling each cup 2/3 full.
10. 10
    Bake about 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool on a wire rack then frost.
12. 12
    For frosting: Combine cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a small bowl.
13. 13
    With a mixer, beat until light and fluffy.
14. 14
    Gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar, beating until light and easy to spread.
15. 15
    Add additional powdered sugar in small amounts for more body.