Best 6 Spiced Parsnip Cupcakes Recipes

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SPICED PARSNIP CUPCAKES



Spiced Parsnip Cupcakes image

These rich, moist cupcakes take everything you love about carrot cake to the next level, thanks to the sweet spiciness of parsnips and warm, fragrant cardamom. We took a page from the carrot cake playbook and paired these cupcakes with a classic cream-cheese frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, divided
2 cups grated parsnip (from 1 large peeled parsnip)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, cardamom, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and parsnip. Stir in flour mixture.
  • Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper liners. Divide batter among cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, with a mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and remaining teaspoon vanilla until combined. Spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

PARSNIP SPICE CAKE WITH GINGER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Parsnip Spice Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Cake     Cheese     Ginger     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Vanilla     Parsnip     Birthday     Shower     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups (packed) shredded peeled parsnips (about 3 large)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
3 cups (about 12 ounces) powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Combine flour, sugar, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in large bowl; whisk to combine. Whisk eggs, oil, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl to combine. Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients; stir until just combined. Stir in parsnips and walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on rack.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth. Beat in fresh ginger and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until frosting is smooth. Spread over cake. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

SPICED PARSNIP SOUP



Spiced Parsnip Soup image

Yummy simple soup without too much heat, excellent for a wintery starter to a dinner party. The spice works wonderfully with the sweetness of the parsnips. Serve with crusty white bread and butter.

Provided by ButtercupBento

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cubed
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cube chicken bouillon
3 ¼ cups boiling water
½ cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes or paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the onion in butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the parsnips, garlic and curry powder, and fry for a couple of minutes to release the flavors. Mix the bouillon cube into the boiling water, and pour into the saucepan. Stir to remove any bits of vegetable from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes or until parsnips are soft and easy to break with a wooden spoon.
  • Remove from the heat, and blend with a hand mixer or immersion blender. Stir in the cream, and heat through. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with red pepper flakes or paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 353.4 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

PARSNIP AND QUINCE CUPCAKES



Parsnip and Quince Cupcakes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups shredded parsnips
1 cup seltzer water
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
2 quince (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored and cubed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick (4 ounces) butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line muffin pans with paper liners.
  • Sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, all of the spices and the salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Slowly add the sifted ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined. Fold in the shredded parsnips. Fill the liners about three-quarters of the way full and bake, 16 to 18 minutes.
  • For the compote: Bring the seltzer, wine, granulated sugar and ginger to a simmer and heat through until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the cubed quince and simmer gently until tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Strain the fruit from the liquid and continue to reduce the liquid in the pot until it becomes syrupy. (You will use this to finish off the top of the cupcake.) Chill both the syrup and fruit in the refrigerator.
  • For the frosting: In an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps. Add the butter and beat together until fully combined. Slowly add the powdered sugar. Add the honey and vanilla and beat until combined.
  • To assemble: Core out the center of the cupcakes and fill with quince compote. Frost with honey cream cheese frosting and drizzle reduced compote liquid on top.

PARSNIP SPICE CAKE



Parsnip Spice Cake image

Categories     Cake     Side     Bake     Parsnip

Yield makes 1 9-inch round cake or about 2 dozen cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs
1/2 cup neutral-flavored cooking oil, such as canola or soybean
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of ground cloves
2 cups very coarsely grated parsnip (2 to 3 medium parsnips)
1/3 cup roughly chopped dried sour or sweet cherries or dried cranberries, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup walnut pieces (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
Cream Cheese Frosting
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
About 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
(makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or two 12-cup muffin tins (or line the muffin tins with cupcake papers).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cloves. Add the parsnips, cherries or cranberries, and walnuts and whisk thoroughly. Stir in the flour and mix until fully combined. Pour the batter into the cake pan or fill the muffin tins three-quarters full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 minutes for cupcakes or 40 minutes for a cake. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Frost with the cream cheese frosting and garnish with additional cherries.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Beat the butter in a small bowl and add the cream cheese. Mix until thoroughly blended, scraping the sides of the bowl while stirring. Stir in the vanilla and lemon juice. Add the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Taste after each addition for sweetness. Add more powdered sugar until the desired level of sweetness is reached.
  • Make Ahead
  • The cake or cupcakes can be stored, covered, for up 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the refrigerator.

BLACKBERRY PARSNIP SMASH CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Blackberry Parsnip Smash Cake Recipe by Tasty image

The ingredients will yield three 4-inch cakes or 12 cupcakes. Your choice!

Provided by Jenny Best

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 parsnip, medium
¾ cup fresh blackberry, quartered
⅓ cup applesauce
1 banana, small
⅓ cup greek yogurt
3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
⅓ cup coconut sugar
1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder, (make sure it's fresh and not expired or stale)
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grease the muffin tin with your favorite neutral cooking oil then line with parchment cups or paper. Place on a sheet tray.
  • Mix the parsnips, applesauce, banana, coconut yogurt, coconut oil, orange zest, vanilla extract, and coconut sugar if you're using it. Use a fork to mash the banana then stir to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
  • Combine the apple cider vinegar and oat milk and let sit for 5 minutes, then add to the mixing bowl with the beets, along with the vanilla extract. Stir to thoroughly combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to stir until combined and no streaks of flour remain. Now add the blackberries, and use the spatula to stir and mash them into the batter. .
  • Evenly distribute the batter in the muffin tins, filling about halfway to leave enough room for the cakes to rise without spilling over the edge of the pan. Use the spatula to smooth the tops and push the batter into the edges of the muffin liners.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Cool and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 10 grams

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