Salted Maple and Pecan Cupcakes
Salted Maple and Pecan Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans, topped with a creamy salted frosting. Each bite is a warm hug for your taste buds, making these cupcakes ideal for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy afternoons at home. With their irresistible flavor and charming presentation, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp additional maple syrup (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar while mixing until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and maple syrup.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in chopped pecans.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg