Spiced Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream
Servings: 24 Servings
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 16 ½ ounces spice cake mix 1 box; (We used Duncan Hines brand.)
- 3 large eggs
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding 1 box; (We used Jell-O Brand.)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Maple Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Cupcake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F, and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix to combine.16 ½ ounces spice cake mix, 3 large eggs, 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding, ¾ cup sour cream, ¾ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup water, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Use a scoop or measuring cup to fill cupcake liners approximately half full. Bake cupcakes for about 18 to 22 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Maple Buttercream
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low speed until well combined.1 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- If the mixture is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk until desired thickness is reached.
- Use a cupcake decorator or pastry bag to frost the cooled cupcakes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cupcake. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream
Serving Size
1 cupcake
Amount per Serving
Calories
338
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
225
mg
9
%
Potassium
95
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
34
g
38
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
312
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
