Description
Indulge in these moist and fluffy Maple Cupcakes made with pure maple syrup, topped with creamy frosting for a delightful treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by maple syrup and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together powdered sugar and softened butter until creamy.
- Add in the maple syrup and mix until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking. To make these cupcakes ahead of time, store them in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature.