Brown Sugar-Frosted Cupcakes

Brown Sugar-Frosted Cupcakes
45 min.
36
144kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Brown Sugar-Frosted Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! With a light and fluffy texture, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of almond and vanilla extracts adds a unique depth of flavor that elevates these treats beyond the ordinary. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness, making them an irresistible dessert option.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the rich brown sugar frosting that crowns each one, providing a luscious finish that complements the soft cake beautifully. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a family gathering, or simply looking to satisfy your dessert cravings, these cupcakes are a fantastic choice. Plus, they are easy to make, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish!

With 36 servings, you can share the joy of baking with a crowd or save some for later—if they last that long! Each cupcake is only 144 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious Brown Sugar-Frosted Cupcakes that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon almond extract 
  • 2.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cups cake flour 
  • large eggs 
  • cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup shortening 
  • cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  2. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to shortening mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in extracts. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin pans, filling them half full.
  4. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove and cool on wire racks.
  6. Spread with Brown Sugar Frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories144kcal
Protein5.99%
Fat41.31%
Carbs52.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.42
Glycemic Load
12.84
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9052173858104%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:143.52kcal
7.18%
Fat:6.65g
10.23%
Saturated Fat:1.75g
10.93%
Carbohydrates:19.08g
6.36%
Net Carbohydrates:18.83g
6.85%
Sugar:11.5g
12.77%
Cholesterol:21.48mg
7.16%
Sodium:72.77mg
3.16%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:2.17g
4.34%
Selenium:6.04µg
8.62%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.27%
Phosphorus:34.05mg
3.4%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3.02%
Vitamin K:3.1µg
2.95%
Calcium:29.55mg
2.95%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.55%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.95%
Folate:6.05µg
1.51%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.43%
Iron:0.23mg
1.29%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.26%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.24%
Copper:0.02mg
1.2%
Magnesium:4.19mg
1.05%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes