Name: Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional); 1 8 ounce package cream cheese (room temperature); 2 tablespoons sour cream (room temperature); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 large egg (room temperature); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened); 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract