Eggless Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
* 2 1/2 cups flour
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup canola oil
* 2 cups carrots, grated
* 1 cup crushed pineapple

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix baking powder and applesause into a foamy mixture, set aside.

2. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Add oil, carrots, pineapple (some of the juice might help), and applesauce mixture.

4. Mix well.

5. Add flaked coconut, nuts, or raisins if desired.

6. Scoop mixture into 24 cupcake liners.

7. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

8. Once cooled, frost with icing (powdered sugar, 'fake' butter, vanilla, and water).