Sweet Potato Cupcakes
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Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Description
This recipe blends creamed coconut oil with brown and granulated sugars, then whipped with whole egg and yolk, vanilla extract, and sweet potato puree. Dry ingredients including flour, leavening agents, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg mix alternately with milk into the batter. Baking at moderate heat results in cupcakes with a soft crumb and subtle spice notes from cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by the natural sweetness and moisture of sweet potato.
The frosting involves boiling brown and granulated sugar with water to create a syrup, while separately whipping egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks. This meringue-style frosting is light and glossy, with mini marshmallows adding a tender chew. Vanilla extract and optional toasted pecans complete the topping.
These cupcakes balance moist cake texture with a sweet, slightly chewy frosting, suitable as a dessert or for occasions that call for a mildly spiced sweet treat.
The sweet potatoes can be cooked in various ways, such as microwaving chopped sweet potatoes until tender before pureeing, or using canned sweet potato puree as a convenient alternative.
Ingredients
for the Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg save the white for the frosting!, yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sweet potato cooked and pureed
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup milk
for the Frosting
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water cold
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 egg white
- 1 large pinch cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream coconut oil with sugars. Stir in egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract and sweet potato. Scrape sides and whip until light and fluffy.
- In another large bowl stir flours, leavenings and spices together using a fork or whisk.
- With the mixer on low, alternate mixing in dry ingredients and the milk, into the bowl with the wet ingredients, starting and ending with dry. Once ingredients are all incorporated, mix the batter together by hand to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
- Spoon into prepared tins and place into hot oven. Reduce temperature to 325° F and bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean after being inserted. Set aside to cool.
For the Frosting
- Place brown sugar, granulated sugar and water into a small pot. Stir to moisten sugar and place over medium high heat.
- In a large bowl, whip egg white and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the sugar dissolves in water and starts to bubble (not too violently) set a timer for 1 minute. After this, remove from heat and stir in marshmallows. Once those have melted, slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the egg whites while whipping with a hand mixer on medium to high speed. Continue whipping for 3-5 minutes or until frosting becomes very thick and holds its shape.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Immediately scoop this frosting into a piping bag and frost all cupcakes. Top with toasted chopped pecans, if desired.
Notes
- Cook fresh sweet potatoes by peeling, chopping, and microwaving with a bit of water until tender before pureeing.
- Canned sweet potato puree can be used as a convenient substitute with similar results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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