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Maple Brown Sugar Heaven Cupcakes topped with brown butter frosting for a delicious treat.

Maple Brown Sugar Heaven Cupcakes

Indulge in these soft and fluffy cupcakes flavored with real maple syrup and brown sugar, topped with a delicious brown butter frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All purpose flour Keeps it classic and fluffy
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Helps the cupcakes rise nicely
  • 1/4 tsp Fine salt Makes the sweetness taste brighter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter For clean, rich flavor
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Adds a deeper caramel note
  • 2 large Eggs Provides structure plus that tender crumb
  • 1/2 cup Milk or buttermilk Adds moisture and softness
  • 1/2 cup Real maple syrup The signature flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Rounds everything out
For the Brown Butter Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Browned butter Melted over medium heat until golden brown
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar For sweetness and texture
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1-2 tbsp Milk or cream To achieve desired consistency
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup To match the cupcakes' flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy and lighter.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Pour in maple syrup and mix just until combined.
  6. Add dry ingredients in two parts, alternating with milk. Mix gently.
  7. Fill liners about two thirds full.
  8. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. To make the brown butter frosting, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown.
  2. Let the browned butter cool until not hot, then mix with powdered sugar, salt, milk, and maple syrup.

Notes

Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. You can freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.