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Spice Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

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By Cassidy Morris
Updated Nov 15, 2023
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Meet Cassidy, Making her own way since 2011

“I started creating my own treats when I was 13. I love how desserts have a way of bringing people together and making any day a little sweeter.”
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This delicious, easy recipe is just right for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The cupcakes have the perfect spice while the brown butter frosting gives them the best bite. If you want something that will fulfill your sweet tooth and bring cozy vibes, these cupcakes are amazing.

Spice Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

Frosting

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, browned and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Preheat oven as directed on cake mix box for cupcakes. Place paper baking cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Step 
    2
    In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, water, oil and eggs until well combined. Scoop your batter into baking cups and bake as directed on box for cupcakes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, whip together your cream cheese and browned butter until well combined. Add your heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and powdered sugar; whisk until it comes together.
  • Step 
    4
    Once your cupcakes are cooled, pipe your frosting onto your cupcakes, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Share and enjoy!!

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