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4.
Scoop batter into muffin cups until
each is almost full. Bake for
10
minutes,
then lower the oven to
350
°F and bake for
35
minutes, or until a toothpick comes out
clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
5.
For frosting, m ix cream cheese, butter,
and vanilla in bowl of electric m ixer fitted
with paddle attachment until combined.
Add confectioner’s sugar; m ix until smooth.
6. For the decoration, melt the butter
in a skillet over m edium heat; add the
carrots and maple syrup and sauté for
2
to
3
minutes, until carrots are tender.
Spread them on a paper towel to cool.
7.
W hen cupcakes are cool, frost them
generously and garnish w ith big pinches
of sauteed carrots, m a k es 22 c u p c a k e s .
EACH SERVING
532
cal,
32
g fa t
(11
g sat. fat),
76
mgchol,
323
mg sodium,
59
gcarbo
,2
g fiber,
5
g pro. Daily Values:
98
% vit. A ,
3
% vit. C,
4
% calcium,
7
% iron.
To create thin carrot ribbons for
toppingthe cupcakes, use a vegetable
peeler. Place a carrot on a flat surface.
Holding it steady at the wide end, shave
or “peel” off thin strips. To pile them
high, start with 2 cups of shaved carrots
then sauté as directed in step 6.
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