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Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Frosting

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Delightful Pecan Pie Cupcakes featuring a rich brown sugar frosting, capturing the classic flavors of pecan pie in a fun, portable format.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and chopped pecans.
  4. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by creaming together butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and milk.
  10. Spread the frosting on the cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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