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Brown Sugar Cupcakes

Moist Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Fluffy Buttercream Bliss

Delight in these Brown Sugar Cupcakes with a fluffy buttercream frosting for a comforting dessert that's perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark sugar works well
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour do not overmix
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil keeps cupcakes moist
  • 1 large Egg use room temperature for best results
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract infuses sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk can substitute with dairy-free options
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Milk optional for frosting consistency

Equipment

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

Method
 

Instructions for Cupcakes
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend the vegetable oil, room temperature egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, gently folding until just combined.
  4. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  6. Once baked, transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Instructions for Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, then incorporate vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with the buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix. Frost only when cupcakes are completely cooled.

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