potato rosemary cupcakes

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Mar 13, 2012

Potatoes, rosemary & cheddar, typically the makings of an appetizer or side dish, are used here to create a savory St. Patrick’s Day cupcake. The mashed potatoes add moisture & the rosemary packs the cupcakes with flavor. Cheddar makes an appearance in the frosting to tie the whole package together. Serve the cupcakes as a stand-alone snack or as a unique, surprising dessert.

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cook time 20 Min
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yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CUPCAKES:
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary, dried
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup peeled & mashed potatoes (no butter or seasoning), room temperature
  • 2 x large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

How To Make potato rosemary cupcakes

  • Step 1
    CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, rosemary & baking soda. In a large bowl, combine sugar, mashed potatoes, & eggs. Beat until smooth. Mix the oil & apple juice into the potato mixture. Slowly add the flour mixture & mix until fully incorporated. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until cupcakes bounce back when lightly touched.
  • Step 2
    FROSTING: Whip cream cheese, butter & salt in a large mixing bowl on high speed until light & fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in cheddar. Mix in powdered sugar a little bit at a time until fully incorporated. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

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