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