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.

Mustafa khan Bangash
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I love the unique flavor of these cupcakes. They're a great way to change up your usual cupcake routine.


Maya MacLachlan
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


UTE
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of moist and fluffy.


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


pencil
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I wasn't sure how sweet potatoes would taste in a cupcake, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cupcakes were moist and delicious.


Mohammad Redwan
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. They were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party.


james a
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I love that these cupcakes are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a healthier option.


Alii Hammad
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use less flour next time.


Shameem Fuj
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I've made these cupcakes twice now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful.


Misaki Kimura
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These cupcakes were delicious! I especially loved the cream cheese frosting.


kenneth smtih
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I loved the unique flavor of these cupcakes. They were a hit at my potluck.


MOHAMMAD ALBI
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Divine Iyahen
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


James Reynolds
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These cupcakes were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend them.


shafik adnan
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The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves were delicious.


Brian Foyster
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I love that these cupcakes are healthy and delicious. They're a great way to sneak some extra veggies into my diet.


Moe alghazally
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and couldn't believe they were made with sweet potatoes.


Ayxan GM
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My cupcakes came out perfectly! The texture was moist and fluffy and I loved the sweet potato flavor. I will definitely be making these again!


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