Maple Mini Cupcakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These adorable maple mini cupcakes are my go to when I need something special but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. They're ready in under an hour from start to finish, making them perfect for weeknight treats or last minute gatherings. The star ingredient is pure maple syrup, which brings natural sweetness along with beneficial minerals like manganese and zinc. What I love most is how simple they are to make with just basic pantry staples, and the sticky maple glaze gives them a bakery quality finish that tastes far more complicated than it actually is.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 150pure maple syrup
- 10 capsulesbaking powder
- 5salt
- 1pure vanilla extract
- 50granulated sugar for glaze
- 20pure maple syrup for glaze
- 20water
- 5sea salt
- 50confectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisking helps to incorporate air and ensures an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Scraping down the sides of the bowl helps to incorporate air and ensures even mixing.
- 4
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the maple syrup, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense cupcakes.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the bowl and ensure all the batter is used.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cupcakes as they can go from undercooked to overcooked quickly.
- 7
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.
Tip: This helps the cupcakes to set and makes them easier to frost.
- 8
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more powdered sugar or maple syrup.
- 9
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with sea salt.
Tip: This adds a touch of saltiness and a crunchy texture to the cupcakes.
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