Description
Butter Pecan Cupcakes are the ultimate indulgence, combining moist buttery cake with crunchy toasted pecans for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chopped toasted pecans
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients while alternating with milk until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in toasted pecans.
- Divide the batter into cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg