CHEF JOHN'S SWEET POTATO MUFFINS

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Instead of sweet potato pie (which I'm not that fond of), I made sweet potato muffins and I was thrilled with the results. Muffin or cupcake? Frosted or unfrosted? Doesn't matter--these really are fantastic.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

non-stick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup melted butter
2 cups mashed sweet potato (yams)
1 cup chopped pecans, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons demerara sugar for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffins tins with paper muffin liners. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, white sugar, and brown sugar together until mixture gets light and foamy, about 2 minutes. Pour in vegetable oil and melted butter; whisk together thoroughly. Add mashed sweet potatoes and chopped pecans. Add dry ingredients. Whisk together until dry ingredients disappear into the batter, about 1 minutes. Let batter set for 10 minutes before filling muffin cups.
  • Fill muffin cups about 3/4 of the way to the top. Sprinkle tops with pecans and a pinch of demerara sugar.
  • Bake until a bamboo skewer inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan about 10 minutes; transfer muffins to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 227.7 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

Nathan Libhart
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These muffins were a disappointment. They were dry and bland.


afzaal ali
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I've tried many sweet potato muffin recipes, but this one is by far the best. The muffins are moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Najmul Najmul
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I made these muffins for my family, and they all loved them. My kids especially loved the streusel topping.


Adetola Mustapha
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Delicious!


Emberlyn Mitch
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the muffins didn't rise very much. They were still tasty, though.


Pepper Garcia
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These muffins were so easy to make, and they were a huge hit with my guests. I'll definitely be making them again.


Arbaz Riaz
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The muffins were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


just a guy nothing
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're a staple in my kitchen.


Josephine Chipulu
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These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They're healthy and filling, and they taste amazing.


Golden fruit
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but these muffins were surprisingly delicious. The streusel topping was the perfect touch.


Chinedu Solomon
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The muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Asheme Johnson
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I love how easy these muffins were to make. I didn't have any mashed sweet potatoes on hand, so I used canned pumpkin instead. They turned out perfectly!


Filip Milanovic
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These sweet potato muffins were a hit with my family! They were incredibly moist and flavorful. The streusel topping added a delightful crunch.