Description
Indulge in these moist and flavorful Sweet Potato Honey Butter Cupcakes that are perfect for fall or anytime you’re craving a delicious treat. These cupcakes are made with wholesome ingredients like sweet potato, honey, and warm spices, topped with a creamy frosting for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, beat together butter, honey, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sweet potato. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- These cupcakes pair beautifully with a whipped honey buttercream or cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
- For added texture, fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
