1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl combine the wet ingredients, oil, milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Set aside.
3. In another bowl combine the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cardamom.  Be sure to sift the flour.
4. When oven is at 350F, mix dry and wet ingredients, stir until combined.
5. Use an ice-cream scoop to fill 8 cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 13-14 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool.

Frosting:

1. With an electric mixer, whip margarine until fluffy, then add the sugar. Continue to whip.
2. If the icing seem soft, place in fridge for 10-15 minutes before icing the cupcakes.
3. Frost cupcakes and serve.  See video for ideas of how to serve these cupcakes.

Cookie Dirt Recipe

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup carob or cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon water (if needed)

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl combine all wet ingredients.
3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. The mixture should have a crumble like consistency.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.  Bake for about 10 minutes.
5. Cool before sprinkling on the icing.