Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes
Discover the enticing world of Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes, a unique twist on a classic dessert that marries comfort and elegance in every bite. Perfect for bakers looking for a delightful challenge!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g Sweet Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 200 g Plain Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Powder
- 100 g Butter (unsalted and softened)
- 150 g Caster Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 100 ml Milk (whole)
- 100 g Double Cream
- 1 tbsp Icing Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
Boil the diced sweet potatoes until they are tender, then drain and mash them. Allow them to cool.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
- 4
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Gradually add the mashed sweet potatoes to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
- 7
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the sweet potato mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- 8
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean.
- 10
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
In a separate bowl, whip the double cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract together until it forms stiff peaks.
- 12
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the whipped cream topping on each cupcake.
- 13
You can optionally sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top for extra flavour.