Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Frosting
Moist sweet potato cupcakes topped with creamy brown sugar frosting, perfect for fall or anytime dessert.
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Try this easy recipe for sweet potato cupcakes topped with creamy brown sugar frosting. Perfect fall dessert or comfort food treat.
Recipe Details
Prep time
20m
Cook time
22m
Rest time
0s
Total time
42m
Prep time
20m
Cook time
22m
Rest time
0s
Total time
42m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 120 g sweet potato cooked and mashed
- 50 g all purpose flour
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 20 g unsalted butter softened
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 40 g brown sugar
- 30 g unsalted butter softened for frosting
- 15 ml whole milk
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Line a muffin tin with one cupcake liner.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato and softened butter until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and beat until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add whole milk and continue beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the brown sugar frosting evenly over the cooled cupcakes.
Tips
- Ensure sweet potatoes are well mashed for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Serving Suggestions
- hot tea
- coffee
- vanilla ice cream
These sweet potato cupcakes with brown sugar frosting are a delightful treat perfect for cozy moments or festive occasions.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 2
- Sodium (g): 0.15
- Sugar (g): 25
- Fat (g): 10
- Carbohydrates (g): 40
- Protein (g): 3
- Calories: 280
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 6
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