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Maple Butter Pecan Cupcakes

Delicious Maple Butter Pecan Cupcakes You’ll Love Making

These Maple Butter Pecan Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines nutty pecans and pure maple syrup for a cozy dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder always check for freshness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt essential for balance
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon freshly ground provides better flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg freshly ground provides better flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter use unsalted butter for more control over salt content
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature eggs are preferred
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best taste
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Grade A or B maple syrup works well
  • 1/2 cup Milk can use almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Pecans use toasted pecans for enhanced flavor
Brown Butter Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese can substitute with cream cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sift before adding
  • 1 tbsp Bourbon optional, can omit for non-alcoholic version

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • muffin tray
  • piping bag
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (Gas Mark 4). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract and maple syrup.
  3. Slowly combine the wet and dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Fold in toasted pecans.
  4. Line the muffin tray with cupcake liners and fill each with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  5. Allow cupcakes to cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter until golden brown. Let it cool and then mix with mascarpone and powdered sugar, incorporating maple syrup and bourbon until smooth.
  7. Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with a caramelized pecan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. Experiment with different nuts or spices for personalized variations.

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