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Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes

I hope this in-depth guide has inspired you to create these delicious and comforting Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes! They’re a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of a classic pie in a fun and festive format.

Ingredients

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Here’s a complete list of the ingredients you’ll need, with precise measurements:

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (15-ounce) can sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch of kosher salt

For the Marshmallow Frosting:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 (7.5-ounce) container marshmallow crème
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Chopped toasted pecans, for garnish.
  • Cinnamon sugar, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, canned sweet potato puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix with a hand mixer (or a stand mixer) until well combined.

Step 2: Make the Graham Cracker Crust

In a separate large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

Step 3: Assemble the Cupcakes

Press about 1 tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner, creating a thin crust.

Scoop the sweet potato cupcake batter on top of the crusts, filling each liner about 3/4 full.

Step 4: Bake the Cupcakes

Bake for approximately 22 minutes, or until the cupcakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 5: Cool the Cupcakes

Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Make the Marshmallow Frosting

While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and marshmallow crème until smooth and combined.

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth.

Add the vanilla extract and salt, and beat until well combined.

Step 7: Frost and Garnish

Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large closed star tip (or your preferred tip). Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Garnish with chopped toasted pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Serve and enjoy these delicious and festive Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes!