MAPLE WALNUT CUPCAKES

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When the summer turns to fall, out comes the maple syrup. Bake these delicious cupcakes for dessert using Betty Crocker® spice cake mix and cheese and cover with a glorious maple walnut topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese; softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon maple flavor

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in syrup and 1 cup of the chopped walnuts. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar and maple flavor with electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

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