Sweet Potato Cupcakes

Vegetarian
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Sweet Potato Cupcakes
45 min.
16
78kcal

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These sweet potato cupcakes are the perfect treat to satisfy your dessert cravings while keeping things light and delicious. With the natural sweetness of the sweet potato, these cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Topped with a creamy, spiced frosting made from reduced-fat cream cheese, they’re not only irresistible but also offer a healthier alternative to traditional cupcakes. The addition of dried cranberries gives a lovely touch of tartness, making each bite a delightful balance of flavors.

Whether you're looking for a dessert to impress guests at a party or simply want to indulge without the guilt, these cupcakes are the way to go. The combination of oat flour and whole wheat flour keeps them light while the cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves create a warming, aromatic experience. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, ready in just 45 minutes, so you can enjoy fresh cupcakes in no time!

This vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect for any occasion, from cozy afternoon teas to special celebrations. With only 78 calories per cupcake, they’re an excellent choice if you're looking for a guilt-free dessert that doesn’t compromise on taste. So why wait? Let your taste buds enjoy this delightful twist on a classic treat!

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