Carrot Cream Cheese

- Cupcake: All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple (drained), chopped walnuts or pecans, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, pure vanilla extract.

- Frosting: Cream cheese frosting made by blending cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

- Garnish: Topped with a light sprinkle of finely chopped nuts or decorative carrot-shaped sugar pieces.