Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 18 paper liners, set aside.
Make the sweet potato puree by processing the sweet potatoes in a food processor. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs. Add the dry ingredients. Whisk in the sweet potato puree. Fill each cupcake in the prepared pan three-quarters full of batter.
Bake until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
To assemble: Frost the cupcakes with the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with the Candied Pecans.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the butter and beat until well incorporated. Add the light brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
Candied Pecans:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Beat the egg white in a bowl until frothy; whisk 4 teaspoons water and the vanilla extract into the egg. Stir the sugar, cinnamon and salt into the egg mixture. Add the chopped pecans, stir to coat completely. Spread the pecans onto the baking sheet. Bake the pecans, stirring about every 20 minutes, until the coating forms a glaze, about 1 hour. Allow to cool on the baking sheet.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1690.68 Kcal (7079 kJ)
Calories from fat	877.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	97.49g	150%
Cholesterol	122.8mg	41%
Sodium	1542.33mg	64%
Potassium	2737.54mg	58%
Total Carbs	194.28g	65%
Sugars	125.61g	502%
Dietary Fiber	3.5g	14%
Protein	17.55g	35%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	162.4mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	459.05 Kcal (1922 kJ)
Calories from fat	238.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.47g	150%
Cholesterol	33.34mg	41%
Sodium	418.77mg	64%
Potassium	743.29mg	58%
Total Carbs	52.75g	65%
Sugars	34.1g	502%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	14%
Protein	4.77g	35%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	44.1mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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