Maple Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, and it adds a unique flavor to baked goods like these cupcakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Maple Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
9. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and milk until smooth and creamy.
10. Transfer the spiced buttercream to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.