SPICED PARSNIP CUPCAKES

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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

Kristina Pejovic
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The cupcakes were dry and the frosting was too runny.


Negussie Kebede
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Tochukwu destiny
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I didn't have any nutmeg, so I used cinnamon instead. The cupcakes still turned out great.


Bobcat
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I made these cupcakes gluten-free by using gluten-free flour, and they turned out great!


Sk Siam
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These cupcakes are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Richard Bass
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I was surprised at how much I liked these cupcakes. I'm not usually a fan of parsnips, but these cupcakes were delicious.


Rosio Reynoso
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. The frosting is also amazing.


Mustakim Alam
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I love the unique flavor of these cupcakes. They're a great way to use up leftover parsnips.


J C Jones
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These cupcakes are delicious! The parsnip flavor is subtle, but it really shines through in the frosting.


Dj Gamez
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I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they're always perfect. They're my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Shamma Tadbeer
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Harmony Harry
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were all gone in no time.


Saz Zad
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The frosting was also delicious, and it paired perfectly with the cupcakes.