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Chef John's Sweet Potato Muffins

By Chef John • Muffins • Cuisine?
4.70 Prep: 10m Cook: 25m
Ingredients:
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potato (yams)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, plus more for topping
  • 2 teaspoons demerara sugar for topping
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025