SWEET CORN CUPCAKES

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I love corn and try to sneak it into everything. Other fans of corn will enjoy these delightful treats, too. -Carol Wit, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed, divided
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2/3 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place yogurt and 3/4 cup corn in a food processor; process until blended., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with yogurt mixture, beating after each addition. Fold in remaining 1/2 cup corn., Fill prepared cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Beat in remaining ingredients until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Store cupcakes in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Lima Andar
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I give these cupcakes a 2 out of 10.


Rufus Shaver
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These cupcakes were a waste of time and ingredients.


Danika Westling
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Meh.


Jake Anderson
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These cupcakes were a complete disaster. I don't recommend them.


Usman Abd ul ghafar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out dry and crumbly.


Rao Wasi Rajput
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These cupcakes were just okay. I found the flavor to be a bit bland.


Pitambar Pokharel
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I'm not usually a fan of corn, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good!


Alex Macu
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These cupcakes were a hit with my family and friends. They're definitely a keeper!


Md Rakebul Islam
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Loved these cupcakes! They were so easy to make and they turned out so well.


Ajjana Bhaadwa
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These cupcakes were delicious! The sweet corn flavor was perfect, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy.


Vkook Omega
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a bit more butter or oil to the batter next time.


Rana Razzaq
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the batter next time.


Elliott
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I'm not a huge fan of corn, but these cupcakes were actually really good! The corn flavor was mild and not overpowering.


Anas JANI
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I love the sweet corn flavor - it's a fun twist on a classic recipe.


Duke Kalu
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I was a bit skeptical about these cupcakes, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were surprisingly delicious. The sweet corn flavor was unique and really tasty.


Sheila Bah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great! They were light and airy, with a lovely golden color. The sweet corn flavor was subtle but definitely noticeable.


Julie Ward
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious sweet corn flavor. I added a bit of extra sugar to the batter, and they turned out perfectly sweet.