Apple Carrot Cupcakes {Apple + Carrot Cake = Yum!}

Ingredients (20)

• For the cupcakes:
• 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 (250 g) cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (236 ml) vegetable oil (light olive oil or canola oil)
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3 medium)
• 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 medium)
• 1 cup (125 g) coarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
• 1/4 cup (15 g) sweetened shredded coconut
• For the frosting:
• 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar, sifted