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.

Nhice Virtus
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These cupcakes were amazing! I highly recommend them.


Samuel Ampeh
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as I expected. Maybe I didn't measure the ingredients correctly.


Sher qadir ali Sher qadir ali
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These cupcakes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


GSM HRIDOY
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Aminu Muhammad
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party, and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them.


Qadeer Ali mashori Jan
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These cupcakes were really moist and flavorful. I loved the cornmeal in them.


adnansunny adnan
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I'm not a huge fan of cornmeal, but these cupcakes were actually really good! The cornmeal added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Kylie Harkless
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These cupcakes were amazing! The cornmeal gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Christina Grube Norman
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Zoyan awaisAli
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. Maybe I overbaked them?


Ella Rose
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Cracked Craig
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Abdullahi Abubakar
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These cupcakes were delicious! The cornmeal gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Android Master
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I found these cupcakes to be a bit dry. I think I might try adding some extra milk or butter next time.


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


Conor D.
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I was a bit skeptical about the cornmeal in these cupcakes, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really moist and flavorful.


Aklima Akter
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These were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again.


BM Samrat
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I've made these cupcakes twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The cornmeal adds a nice sweetness and crunch.


Blessing Okaiteye
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were moist and flavorful, and the cornmeal gave them a unique texture.