SWEET POTATO-PECAN CUPCAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTIN

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Sweet Potato-Pecan Cupcake w/ Cream Cheese Frostin image

Setting around the house one weekend & my husben wanted something sweet but different. So I made these for him. He loved them. He said it put him in mind of the holiday's.

Provided by Tara Richardson

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 c sugar
1 c butter, room temperature
4 large eggs
1-16 oz can mashed sweet potatoes
2/3 c orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 c coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
16 oz powder sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Perheat oven to 350 degree's. Beat sugar and butter at medium speed with an electic mixer until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • 2. Whisk together mash potatoes, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture slternately with sweet potato mixture,deginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Fold in toasted pecans. Place foil baking cups in muffin pans, and coat with vegetable cooking spray; spoon batter into cups, filling two-thirds full.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degree's for 28 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove immediately from pans, and cool 50 minutes to 1 hour or until completely cool.Spread cupcakes evenly with cream cheese frosting. Garnish, with pecans if desired.
  • 4. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 (8-oz) cream cheese, at medium speed with an electic mixer until creamy.Gradually add 1 (16-oz) powder sugar, beat at low speed just until blended; stir in 1 tsp. vanilla extract.

zahid hassan
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These cupcakes are the best! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I love that they're made with sweet potatoes, which makes them a little healthier than traditional cupcakes. I'll definitely be making these aga


Monica Perez martinez
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I was looking for a unique cupcake recipe to try, and I came across this one. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


Cute Junnu
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the sweet potato and pecan flavors, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I always get compliments on these cupcakes when I bring them to parties.


Tshepo Gift
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I'm not usually a fan of cupcakes, but these ones are an exception. The sweet potato and pecan flavors are a perfect combination, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again!


Carol Keddy
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These cupcakes are amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the sweet potato and pecan flavors, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Michelle Ugmares
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I'm a huge fan of sweet potato desserts, and these cupcakes did not disappoint. They're moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again!


La Swaul Dickens
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These cupcakes are the best! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I love that they're made with sweet potatoes, which makes them a little healthier than traditional cupcakes. I'll definitely be making these aga


grimnazium
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I was looking for a unique cupcake recipe to try, and I came across this one. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


Shahab Uddin Robin
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the sweet potato and pecan flavors, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I always get compliments on these cupcakes when I bring them to parties.


Welcome Mali
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potato, but I decided to give these cupcakes a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes are moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is perfectly tangy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Peach Lemon
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These cupcakes are amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The sweet potato and pecan flavors are a perfect combination, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again!


Prince Chinmay
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I was looking for a new cupcake recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I'll definitely be making these again!


Sk Raju
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These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat! The sweet potato and pecan flavors are a perfect match, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I loved that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients. I'


Its Sumu
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato desserts, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, and the pecan and cream cheese frosting is divine. I'll definitely be making these again for my next potluck.


Abuja Matet
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.