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Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Creamy Buttercream Frosting

Delicious brown sugar cupcakes with creamy buttercream frosting make for a delightful dessert experience.
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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
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark based on preference
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can swap with melted butter
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with dairy-free milk with vinegar if needed
For the Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for mixing
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Beat well for smooth consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure is best
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Add gradually for desired consistency
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk Use as needed for texture

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add oil, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  4. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. For frosting, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy, then add vanilla, salt, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes with the creamy buttercream frosting using a piping bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 3 days if needed.

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