Ingredients

Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray with cases.
• Beat sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth, then stir in grated carrots and optional nuts or fruit.
• Mix flour, baking powder, spices, and cocoa in a separate bowl and combine with the wet mixture.
• Fill muffin cases two-thirds full and bake for 25 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
• Whisk softened butter and cream cheese together until light and smooth.
• Stir in icing sugar then whisk briefly until light before frosting the cold cupcakes.