How To Prepare Pecan Pie Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

½ cup milk

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 ½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

Pecan Pie Filling

1 cup chopped pecans

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup corn syrup or maple syrup

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Brown Sugar Frosting

½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

¼ cup milk or heavy cream

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Make the Cupcakes
2. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
5. Mix dry ingredients together, then add alternating with milk.
6. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake 18–20 minutes.
7. Cool completely.

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2. Make the Pecan Pie Filling
3. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, syrup, butter, and salt.
4. Heat until melted, then remove from heat.
5. Stir in chopped pecans, vanilla, and whisk in egg quickly.
6. Return to low heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring until thickened.
7. Cool slightly, then spoon out a small hole in each cupcake and fill.

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3. Brown Sugar Frosting
4. Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer for 1 minute.
6. Add milk/cream and whisk.
7. Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes.
8. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
9. Pipe onto cupcakes.