Description
Butter Pecan Cupcakes are a delightful treat that harmoniously blends rich, buttery toasted pecans with a soft and fluffy cupcake base. Topped with creamy buttercream frosting and garnished with additional pecans, these cupcakes are perfect for celebrations or simply indulging yourself on a cozy afternoon. With minimal effort required, they will transport you back to sweet memories in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted pecans (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Toast the chopped pecans on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs, vanilla extract, and toasted pecans.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed.
- Fill the liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg