GINGERED MAPLE CUPCAKES

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Tickle your taste buds with creamy maple frosting topping delicious cupcakes. A woman from church brought these to a winter potluck. Now my husband and three children enjoy them often. -Elesha Freeman, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
18 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Frost cupcakes; top each with a pecan half. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ubaid Noranii
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These cupcakes were delicious! I loved the moist texture and the perfect balance of ginger and maple flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sudip Magar
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them! I would definitely make these again.


Sherazgujjar Gujjar
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Faisal Nadeem
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I thought these cupcakes were still pretty good. The maple flavor was strong enough to balance out the ginger. I would recommend these cupcakes to anyone who likes ginger.


Kasamba
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


hendrik brower
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I love the combination of ginger and maple in these cupcakes. They're the perfect fall treat. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow. I would definitely make these again.


su rain bhatt
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great. I used a gluten-free flour blend and they were still delicious. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjusted. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


Muneer Khan k
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I'm not usually a fan of cupcakes, but these were really good. The ginger and maple flavors were a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla. I would definitely recommend these cupcakes.


Sk Shakil Ahmed
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The cupcakes were light and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Noura Slim
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The ginger and maple flavors complemented each other perfectly. I would definitely make these again.