Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Chop walnuts and over medium heat cook them in small skille, stirring frequently, until they start to brown.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon.
In mixing bowl add sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract and canola oil. Mix well, slowly add one egg at a time
Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture
Add grated carrots, orange zest, ginger and walnuts
Scoop the batter into a muffin tin. If you don't have paper liners just use baking spray. Fill each tin to 3/4 full.
Bake cupcakes for 18-20 minutes
Let cupcakes cool completely before putting icing on.