Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of maple and pecan with these delightful Maple Pecan Cupcakes. A perfect dessert for the fall season or any time you’re craving a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for garnish)
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the maple syrup, eggs, milk, vanilla, and maple extract if using. Mix until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Bake: Divide the batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Beat butter and maple syrup until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add milk as needed for consistency.
- Frost cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes
- Toasting the pecans before adding them enhances their flavor.
- Use a piping bag for a more decorative frosting finish.
- These cupcakes pair well with coffee or spiced tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
