DES Yam Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Icing
Yam Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Icing
Ingredients:
1 (18.25-ounce) yellow or butter cake mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 (15-ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed OR...
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup water
Orange Buttercream Icing:
4 tablespoons butter
1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice or more if needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, cinnamon, sweet potatoes, eggs, oil and water and mix until well blended. Transfer batter into cupcake paper lined tins and bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the center bounces back to touch.
Orange Buttercream Icing:
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and gradually add the confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and frost the cupcakes