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Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting
Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting are the perfect way to welcome fall. The flavor combo of cinnamon and maple will quickly become a favorite.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
16
minutes
minutes
Total Time
26
minutes
minutes
Servings
24
servings
Calories
244
kcal
Author
Leigh Anne Wilkes
Equipment
Muffin Scoop
Muffin Pan
Measuring Cups
Ingredients
3
eggs
1/2
cup
butter
softened
1 1/2
cup
sugar
1
cup
buttermilk
1
tsp
vanilla
2
cups
flour
1
tsp
baking powder
1
tsp
baking soda
1
tsp
cinnamon
1/2
tsp
nutmeg
1/4
tsp
salt
1/4
cup
pecans
chopped for garnish
Maple Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting
1/2
cup
butter
softened
3
cups
powdered sugar
2
Tbsp
brown sugar
2
Tbsp
maple syrup
or 1 tsp Mapleine
2
Tbsp
milk
or whipping cream, add as needed.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line cupcake pan with liners
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add in the eggs and mix well until combined
Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spice blend and salt
Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk combined with the vanilla alternately in three parts
Fill cupcake tins 2/3 full
Bake at 350 degrees for about 16-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Cool and frost
Maple Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting
Put butter in bowl and mix until whipped
Mix in powdered sugar and beat for about a minute
Scrape down the sides and add the brown sugar and maple syrup
Add in milk or whipping cream to get desired consistency.
Mix for another 2-3 minutes or until frosting is fluffy
Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with chopped nuts such as hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts
Nutrition
Calories:
244
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
42
mg
|
Sodium:
164
mg
|
Potassium:
63
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
30
g
|
Vitamin A:
283
IU
|
Calcium:
33
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg