Description
These Delicious Sweet Potato Cupcakes are a cozy, spiced treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting dessert. Made with mashed sweet potatoes and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these cupcakes are moist, flavorful, and easy to bake.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until everything is combined to avoid overmixing and ensure tender cupcakes.
- Fill cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising without overflowing.
- Bake the cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool before serving: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before serving or frosting to ensure proper texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with cream cheese frosting or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour for a heartier texture.
