Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delicious Maple Pecan Cupcakes. Moist and flavorful cupcakes topped with a decadent maple frosting and crunchy pecans, these treats are perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, as needed
Optional Topping:
- Extra chopped or whole pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cupcake batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and brown sugar, then add eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients and fold in chopped pecans.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, add maple syrup, then powdered sugar and salt. Adjust consistency with cream or milk.
- Frost the cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with pecans.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- You can toast the pecans before adding them to enhance their nuttiness.
- These cupcakes are perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
