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Pecan Pie Cupcakes

Moist cupcakes filled with a gooey pecan pie filling and topped with a rich buttercream frosting.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Pecan Pie Filling

  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans

Buttercream Frosting

  • 0.5 cup salted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla.
  • Slowly add in flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  • Fill each liner 3/4 of the way with batter. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, and butter. Stir until butter is melted and brown sugar is dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in chopped pecans.
  • Use a cupcake corer to remove the middle of the cupcakes. Fill each hole with the pecan mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pipe on frosting or spread on with a knife.

Notes

These cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion, especially holidays like Thanksgiving.