GINGERED MAPLE CUPCAKES

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Tickle your taste buds with creamy maple frosting topping delicious cupcakes. A woman from church brought these to a winter potluck. Now my husband and three children enjoy them often. -Elesha Freeman, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
18 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Frost cupcakes; top each with a pecan half. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Bhenchod bhenchod
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These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat! The ginger and maple flavors are warm and comforting.


Moeen Afridi
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger, but these cupcakes were surprisingly delicious. The maple flavor really balanced out the ginger.


Callme Char
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


gidoi brian
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.


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


Dagm Sisay
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes turned out great! They were easy to make and the instructions were clear.


Doreen mwende Mutua
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These cupcakes were delicious! The ginger and maple flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Eva Munoz
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Analyn Abales,Becker
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The ginger and maple flavors were subtle but noticeable, and the cream cheese frosting was light and fluffy.


Travislord
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I'm not usually a fan of cupcakes, but these were amazing! The ginger and maple flavors were so unique and delicious, and the frosting was to die for.


psychopathical COD moble
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist and fluffy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The ginger and maple flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.