Fluffy Maple Cupcakes with Creamy Maple Frosting
Delight in the rich flavors of autumn with these fluffy maple cupcakes topped with a creamy maple buttercream frosting. Perfect for any fall gathering or cozy treat.
Equipment
- 1 cupcake pan lined with cupcake liners
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 Mixing Bowl large
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Maple Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Divide batter among liners, filling each 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Serving
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting with maple buttercream.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
Pro Tips: Use room temperature ingredients for a better mix. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cupcakes light.
Ingredient Substitutions: Substitute almond milk for regular milk if needed.
How to Serve: Best served with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Storage & Freshness: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Cupcakes can be baked a day in advance and frosted before serving.
Ingredient Substitutions: Substitute almond milk for regular milk if needed.
How to Serve: Best served with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Storage & Freshness: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Cupcakes can be baked a day in advance and frosted before serving.