Description
Sweet Potato Cupcakes are a delightful blend of moist, fluffy textures and rich flavors, featuring the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes paired with warm spices. Topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy gathering or a festive celebration. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, they promise to impress your guests and become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Bake or steam sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Allow them to cool, then peel and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes until evenly distributed.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until fluffy; add a splash of vanilla if desired.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg