Maple-Pecan Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Maple-Pecan Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 cup maple syrup; 2 eggs; 2 cups milk; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; Frosting; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup maple syrup
2 eggs
2 cups milk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Frosting
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped candied pecans

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Insert cupcake liners into cupcake pans.
2
In a bowl, sift flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed.
4
Add maple syrup to butter and continue beating until mixture is light and airy.
5
Decrease speed to low, add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
6
Gradually add dry ingredients and milk; mix until well incorporated into smooth batter.
7
Mix in chopped pecans by hand.
8
Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full.
9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cupcakes are springy to the touch and a pick comes out clean.
10
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
11
Prepare frosting: in a bowl, whip cream with 3 tablespoons maple syrup until firm frosting is achieved.
12
Fold chopped pecans into frosting.
13
Place dollop of maple frosting on each cupcake, adding a teaspoon of maple syrup on top of the frosting.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Maple-Pecan Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maple-Pecan Cupcakes

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