Sweet Potato Cupcakes Recipe
Delight in these moist and flavorful sweet potato cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are a unique twist on a classic favorite, offering a delicious blend of sweet potato and warm spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
- 1/2 cup water (or milk of choice)
- 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar (or cider vinegar)
- 3 tbsp oil (or additional sweet potato puree)
- 1 cup flour (spelt, white, or gluten-free all-purpose)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Optional: 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together sweet potato puree, water or milk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and oil. Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and ground ginger (if using).
- Form Batter: After the wet ingredients have sat, combine them with the dry ingredients to form a batter. Stir until well incorporated.
- Bake: Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cupcakes to cool before serving. For best flavor, enjoy the cupcakes the next day when the flavors have melded. The liners will also peel off easily after a day.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, consider folding in chopped nuts or dried fruit into the batter.
- You can top these cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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