Chef John's Sweet Potato Muffins

By Chef John

4.7 / 5

10min

25min

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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