Sweet Potato Cupcakes

Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Cupcakes
45 min.
16
78kcal

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Are you on the lookout for a delightful dessert that's both satisfying and unique? Look no further than these scrumptious Sweet Potato Cupcakes! Perfectly blending the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices, these treats offer a delightful twist on traditional cupcakes. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply indulging in a sweet moment at home, these mini cupcakes will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Made with wholesome ingredients, these vegetarian cupcakes are not only a guilt-free dessert but also a great way to sneak in some nutrients. Each cupcake boasts just 78 calories, making them a light yet tasty option for dessert lovers. The combination of oat flour and all-purpose flour creates a lovely texture, while the cream cheese frosting adds a creamy finish to each bite.

With a preparation time of only 45 minutes and just 16 servings, these Sweet Potato Cupcakes are as convenient as they are delicious. Plus, they showcase the vibrant flavors of cinnamon and cardamom, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these delightful cupcakes that will not only bring joy to your taste buds but also leave everyone wanting more!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons cranberries dried chopped
  •  egg whites 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature reduced-fat
  • 0.5 cup oat flour 
  • tablespoons skim milk 
  • 0.3 cup sweet potatoes and into canned cooked
  • tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 16 cups of two 12-cup mini-muffinpans with mini-muffin papers. In a bowl, combine floursand baking soda. In another bowl, cream together sugarand butter with an electric mixer on medium.
  2. Add eggwhite, sweet potato and vanilla; beat on low until wellcombined.
  3. Add flour mixture and milk; beat on low untiljust combined. Do not overmix. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  4. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes.Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove from pans and coolcompletely. In a third bowl, beat confectioners' sugar,cream cheese and spices until smooth. Frost cupcakes;garnish with cranberries.
  5. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories78kcal
Protein6.99%
Fat25.72%
Carbs67.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.4
Glycemic Load
4.93
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.0495652365296%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:77.73kcal
3.89%
Fat:2.26g
3.48%
Saturated Fat:1.22g
7.65%
Carbohydrates:13.32g
4.44%
Net Carbohydrates:12.82g
4.66%
Sugar:8.09g
8.99%
Cholesterol:5.34mg
1.78%
Sodium:50.51mg
2.2%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:1.38g
2.77%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.02%
Vitamin A:358.02IU
7.16%
Selenium:2.84µg
4.05%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.49%
Phosphorus:28.16mg
2.82%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.25%
Fiber:0.51g
2.03%
Magnesium:7.41mg
1.85%
Folate:7.28µg
1.82%
Iron:0.32mg
1.76%
Copper:0.03mg
1.36%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.26%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.18%
Potassium:39.09mg
1.12%
Calcium:11.01mg
1.1%
Source:Epicurious