Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs1 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups grated carrots1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit1/2 cup raisinsFROSTING:3 tablespoons butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractChopped candied cherries
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots, apple, coconut, fruit and raisins. Fill 16 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, juice and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread over muffins. Sprinkle with cherries.
