Description
Deliciously moist cupcakes filled with a rich pecan filling, combining the classic flavors of pecan pie in a delightful cupcake format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup (180mL) milk
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 & 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (180g) sour cream (at room temperature)
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 4 cups (520g) powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of milk
Instructions
- Prepare the pecan filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until clump-free, then set over medium heat until it thickens.
- Add butter, vanilla, and pecans to the thickened mixture. Cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients and sour cream alternately. Mix gently.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, whip together softened butter, brown sugar, and salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk until desired consistency.
- Core the centers of cooled cupcakes and fill with pecan filling. Pipe frosting on top.
Notes
Make the pecan filling a day ahead for deeper flavor. Can use different nuts or chocolate chips for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg