Completely NCEPR - carrot cake cupcakes

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My dad's birthday is today and my mom's is on Wednesday.  I always make them a cake.  For the past few years I've been rotating between their favorites.  This year, I'd like to make a dozen cupcakes in their chosen flavors.

My dad wants carrot cake.  Every time I've tried to make them in the past they're oily.  Anyone have a good carrot cake cupcake recipe that doesn't grease up the wrappers?

[winecat]

Have you used grease proof wrappers?

[eponinepontmercy]

Have you tried using applesauce instead of oil? That's what I usually do for carrot cake.

[debatethis]

sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/03/11/super-moist-carrot-cake/

[dirtyred]

I just made these yesterday--recipe from Cooking Light--not greasy at all.

1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots)

Preheat oven to 350/  Spray 14 paper liners with cooking spray.

Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.  In a large bowl, beat oil and eggs; gradually add sugar and beat until thick.  Add vanilla, then fold in dry ingredients, then fold in carrots.  

Fill wrappers and bake for 25-30 minutes.    Allow to cool thoroughly before frosting.

[darnkatz]

Smitten Kitchen has a great recipe for carrot cake cupcakes with maple-cream frosting. I don't find them oily at all.