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Sweet Potato Cupcake Recipe From Scratch


Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Sweet Potato Cupcakes from cupcakesfordinner.com

Description

If you're looking for a unique and delicious cupcake recipe, then look no further than these sweet potato cupcakes. These cupcakes are moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Plus, they're made from scratch, so you know exactly what ingredients are going into your cupcakes.

Prep Time

The prep time for these sweet potato cupcakes is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for these sweet potato cupcakes is approximately 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the cupcakes, you will need:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting, you will need:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

To make these sweet potato cupcakes, you will need:
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cupcake tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Piping bag and tip (optional)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. 3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. 5. Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. 6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. 7. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner about 2/3 full with batter. 8. Bake the cupcakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. For the frosting: 1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. 2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until well combined. 3. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined. 4. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a tip (if desired) and pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Notes

If you want to add some extra flavor to your sweet potato cupcakes, you can try adding a teaspoon of ground ginger or a pinch of cloves to the batter. You can also add some chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the batter for some added texture.

Nutrition Info

Each sweet potato cupcake contains approximately:
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 37g
  • Protein: 3g

Recipe Tips

To make sure your sweet potato cupcakes turn out moist and tender, be sure to not overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cupcakes to become tough and dry. Also, make sure to properly measure your ingredients, especially the flour, to ensure accurate results. Finally, be sure to let your cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

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