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Brown Sugar Cupcakes

Irresistibly Soft Brown Sugar Cupcakes to Delight Your Day

These Brown Sugar Cupcakes are incredibly moist with a rich caramel flavor, perfect for satisfying spontaneous cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can use light or dark
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Can use melted coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with 1/4 cup applesauce for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can use non-dairy milk with vinegar
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Blitz for smoother texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Add gradually to achieve consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Use non-dairy if preferred

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-well cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Scoop the batter into the cupcake pan, filling each liner about ⅔ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  7. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream using a piping bag or a knife.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.

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