Carrot Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Maple Mascarpone Frosting

June 20, 2013

2 cups sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/14 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the frosting
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

For the muffins Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place sugar, flours, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon in stand mixer bowl. Mix on low till well blended. Add beaten eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Mix on...
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Nutritions

Calories
314

Sodium
166mg
6% DV

Fat
18g
28% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
35g
12% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

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