MAPLE WALNUT CUPCAKES

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When the summer turns to fall, out comes the maple syrup. Bake these delicious cupcakes for dessert using Betty Crocker® spice cake mix and cheese and cover with a glorious maple walnut topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese; softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon maple flavor

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in syrup and 1 cup of the chopped walnuts. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar and maple flavor with electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

Laureen
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Caleb Forman
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I'm not a big fan of maple, but these cupcakes were still really good. The walnut frosting was the perfect complement to the maple flavor.


Scuba Steve
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These cupcakes were perfect for my fall party. They were festive and delicious.


Shrafit Ali
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I made these cupcakes gluten-free and they turned out great! They were just as moist and flavorful as the regular version.


Racheal Lianz
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste.


Sarabeth Shults
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I loved the maple walnut frosting, but the cupcakes themselves were a bit bland.


Godwin Obianusi
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely recommend them.


Laitu Joseph
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abrizzy1994 jallow
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Meh.


Okonkwo Ifunanya
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Preetam Sejuwal
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.


johannes molefe
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Delicious! The maple walnut frosting is amazing.


Tema Dlamini
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and they were easy to make.


Timothy Ijai
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the maple walnut frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.