SWEET POTATO CUPCAKES

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Yum! Dotted with tangy pineapple bits and crunchy nuts, these spiced seasonal goodies are bound to become an instant hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
PINEAPPLE-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, pie spice, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, combine eggs sweet potatoes, pineapple and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, pineapple and vanilla; beat until blended. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Raj Technical143
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These cupcakes are perfect for a fall party.


Ian Hall
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I actually really enjoyed these cupcakes.


Amit Daiboch
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Hasib Bhatti
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I had trouble finding sweet potatoes, so I used carrots instead. The cupcakes still turned out great!


Kaden Jansen
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I found the cupcakes to be a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Joze Tootrill
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


D.M.Shahin Hawlader
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cupcakes were to make. They turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my family.


Reza joshim
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These cupcakes are amazing! I love how the sweet potato adds a unique flavor and texture.


Julianah Kiryowa
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I've tried many sweet potato cupcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for!


Rakib Sarwar
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success! She and her friends loved them.


Sang Egyir
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.


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