Carob Cardamom Cupcakes with Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Frosting

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

pumpkin ((or other squash; use either pureed and drained or canned))

1 cup

organic almond butter ((or other nut or seed butter))

2/3 cup

organic carob powder ((sifted))

2 tsp

cardamom

2 tsp

vanilla

1/8 tsp

ground cloves

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

eggs ((large))

2 1/12 tsp

liquid stevia ((50 drops; or to taste))

1 cup

sweet potato puree ((or canned pumpkin))

5 tsp

organic cinnamon

2 tsp

lemon juice ((preferably fresh))

1 tsp

vanilla

5/6 tsp

liquid stevia ((20 drops))

2 tbsp

organic coconut oil ((melted))