Easter, bridal showers, mother’s day, baby showers, mother’s day and even a graduation celebration for anyone with a whimsical style – these cupcakes are the coolest.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots

MASCARPONE FROSTING
8 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese, softened
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries, ground until a fine powder {more}