Maple Cupcakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Maple cupcakes are delightful individual cakes made with all purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, eggs and pure Canadian maple syrup, finished with a sweet maple syrup glaze. Taking just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, these cupcakes suit anyone looking for a straightforward bake with rich maple flavour. The combination of maple syrup in the batter and glaze creates a distinctive taste throughout.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 60 gpure canadian maple syrup(grade A, amber)
- 5 gsalt
- 15 gbaking powder(unsalted)
- 10 mLpure vanilla extract(high-quality)
- 100 gmaple syrup glaze(see instructions)
- 150 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
- 120 mLunsalted milk(at room temperature)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Tip: For even baking, make sure to grease the muffin tin.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
Tip: Use a gentle whisking motion to avoid aerating the flour.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for the best results.
- 4
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the maple syrup and milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cupcakes may become dense.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Use a spoon or piping bag to fill the cupcake liners.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cupcakes during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 7
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Tip: This will help the cupcakes retain their shape.
- 8
For the maple buttercream, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar until creamy. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
Tip: Use room temperature butter for the best results.
- 9
To make the maple syrup glaze, whisk together maple syrup and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more syrup or confectioners' sugar.
- 10
Drizzle the maple syrup glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
Tip: Use a spoon or piping bag to create a decorative design.
- 11
Dust the cupcakes with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tip: This adds an extra touch of sweetness and elegance.
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