Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/8 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup carrot (graded)
  • 1/2 cup water (or crushed pineapple including juice)

Method

  • In a small bowl mix baking powder and applesauce into a foamy mixture, set aside.
  • In large bowl mix flour, sugar baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix.
  • Add oil, honey, carrots, water or pineapple (some of the juice might help), and applesauce mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Add nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries if preferred.
  • Scoop mixture into cupcake liners.
  • Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Once cooled, frost with icing (powered sugar, vegan Earth Balance butter, organic vanilla, and water).