Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 (15-oz.) can sweet potato puree
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. crushed graham crackers
4 tbsp. melted butter
2 tsp. granulated sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 (7.5-oz.) container marshmallow crème
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
Chopped toasted pecans, for garnish
Cinnamon sugar, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix cake mix with canned sweet potato, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Step 2Make crust: In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Press about 1 tablespoon of mixture into bottom of each cupcake liner.Step 3Scoop batter on top of crusts, filling 3/4 full. Step 4Bake until cupcakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in middle of a cupcake comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Let cool completely.Step 5Meanwhile, make marshmallow frosting: In a large bowl, beat together butter and marshmallow crème until combined. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large closed star tip and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.Step 6Garnish with pecans and cinnamon sugar.
