Christiana Campbell's Tavern's Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the legendary Christiana Campbell's Tavern Sweet Potato Muffins! These bite-sized treats, a Williamsburg favorite, are known for their incredible flavor. While achieving the perfect puffy texture at home can be tricky (a mystery even Christiana herself can't quite solve!), the delicious taste is undeniable. This recipe, originally passed out on little cards, promises a warm, spiced sweet potato experience. Though they may not always rise perfectly, these muffins are bursting with sweet potato flavor and the comforting warmth of cinnamon and spices. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 138.7 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.8 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Christiana Campbell's Tavern's Sweet Potato Muffins

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How to Make Christiana Campbell's Tavern's Sweet Potato Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 24-cup muffin tin.
  2. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. This helps with even mixing and baking.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potato until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts and ½ cup raisins.
  8. Sprinkle a little cinnamon-sugar mixture (equal parts cinnamon and sugar) over the top of each muffin before baking.
  9. Fill muffin cups about ¾ full.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on them as baking times may vary.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g

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