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Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Servings: 20 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • for cupcakes:
  • 1½ cup sweet potato, pureed
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger, ground
  • heaping ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • for frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • for topping:
  • caramel sauce
  • pecans
  • raspberries

Instructions

  • In large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients. Stir until smooth
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners. Fill liners ¾ full with cupcake mixture.
  • Bake 22-24 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Mix with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy or with spatula until smooth.
  • Place frosting in bag with desired tip & swirl over cupcakes. Top with a raspberry, pecan, & caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Supplies
  • large mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • muffin tray
  • cupcake liners
  • measuring cup
  • medium mixing bowl
  • electric mixer (optional: mixing spatula)
  • frostin bag