Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1 cup coconut (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl beat the oil and sugar; add the eggs, one at a time mixing well.

2. 2

   Add the next 5 ingredients and mix well.

3. 3

   Grate the carrots (I do it in a food processor) and add to the above.

4. 4

   Add walnuts and coconut.

5. 5

   Use cupcake papers that have been lightly sprayed with vegetable spray and fill two-thirds full.

6. 6

   Bake 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from pan and frost when cool.

8. 8

   I like a butter frosting but a cream cheese frosting is great too.