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Brown Sugar Cupcakes

Irresistible Brown Sugar Cupcakes That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious Brown Sugar Cupcakes with a rich, moist texture and fluffy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brown Sugar Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown sugar can use both light and dark
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour measure accurately
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk or non-dairy milk with vinegar
Frosting Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup packed brown sugar for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sift before using
  • 1 splash milk optional for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, blend vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  3. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  4. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 18–20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Transfer baked cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating on low until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk if necessary.
  3. Once cupcakes have cooled, frost them generously with the brown sugar buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for optimal blending to create a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing for light cupcakes.

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