Sunday isn't just another day..

     Today didn't start with boom like last night ended. Gotta love when your neighbours stay up late playing awfully loud music with an open window facing your house. :( 

     But I did wake up with a mission. I was going to make some wonderfully sweet dessert that will wow my family and select friends. On the dessert menu for tomorrow will be Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting. All from scratch!.. and grated by hand. I know. I'm amazing. ;)

                                                                               ***Finished Product***

Here is the link to the Carrot Cupcake recipe!!! :)

carrot cake with maple-cream cheese frosting

Here is the Cream Cheese Frosting recipe!!! :)

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar (I say taste it after 1 & 1/2 cups of sugar because mine turned out almost too sweet)
1/4. t. vanilla extract
dash ground cinnamon
dash ground nutmeg

Use an electric hand mixer to mix the cream cheese and butter together. Gradually add powdered sugar to the mix until all lumps are gone. Add vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix till evenly dispersed. Taste to see if it is sweet enough for your liking and then chill for 10 to 15 minutes. 

I used a plastic baggie to decorate the cupcakes. I cut the tip off of one corner and had more fun than I thought I would considering how tired I was from all the work. My dad was laughing at how giggly I was. :) Might have been the beginning of the deliriousness.. :)

I highly recommend you all try this recipe! It is delicious. The cake turns out moist and just looks awesome! Oh and I added some raisins but not the full suggested amount and no nuts. :) ENJOY!