• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line the cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and set aside.
  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Using a stand mixer, mix the oil and sugars until well combined.
  3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Add the dry mixture, water, vanilla extract, and mix. Then slowly add the eggs, one at a time.
  1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
• Remove from the stand mixer and fold in the grated carrots, pineapples, crushed peanuts or pecans.
  1 cup grated carrots, 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or pecans
• Scoop out batter into the prepared muffin tins, fill about ¾ full and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
• Allow to completely cool before adding your desired frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

• In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until creamy.
  1/4 cup butter, 8 ounces cream cheese
• Add one cup of confectioners sugar at a time and mix to combine.
  4 cups confectioners sugar
• Add vanilla and beat until creamy.
  1 teaspoon vanilla extract