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Maple Sweet Potato Cupcakes Recipe

Maple Sweet Potato Cupcakes Recipe


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert that combines sweetness and nutrition with the goodness of sweet potatoes, enhanced by maple syrup and warm spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup sweet potatoes – Cooked and mashed (about 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar – Packed for extra moisture and sweetness
  • ½ cup maple syrup – This adds a rich, natural sweetness
  • 2 large eggs – These help bind the ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder – For that perfect rise
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – A warm spice that enhances flavor
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg – Adds a hint of warmth and depth
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – For a lovely aroma and taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness

For the frosting, you will need:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter – Softened for easy mixing
  • 8 oz cream cheese – Softened to create a creamy texture
  • 2 cups powdered sugar – For sweetness and smoothness
  • Additional cinnamon – For sprinkling on top as a garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook your sweet potato until tender, then peel and mash it.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  7. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Choose firm and smooth sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure fluffy cupcakes.
  • Check your oven temperature for accuracy to avoid dry cupcakes.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Maple Sweet Potato Cupcakes, dessert, sweet potatoes, baking, cupcakes