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Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes

These sweet potato casserole cupcakes is a fun twist on a holiday classic, bringing cozy fall flavors to dessert time. Made with real sweet potato puree, warm spices, and a toasted marshmallow topping, they’re an easy and festive treat for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Carol

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup 150 g light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 245 g sweet potato puree (~1 medium sweet potato)

For the Topping

  • Marshmallow fluff
  • Mini marshmallows (enough to cover cupcakes)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
  • Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until the butter foams and turns a golden brown color with a nutty smell. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until the spices are evenly distributed.
  • In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, oil, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and sweet potato puree. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix - stop as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each one about three-quarters full. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Top each cupcake with a spoonful of marshmallow fluff. Then press mini marshmallows into the fluff in a single layer so they hold in place.
  • Using a butane torch, lightly toast the marshmallows until golden brown, creating a topping similar to sweet potato casserole.
  • Serve right away or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.