Description
Butter Pecan Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines fluffy, moist cake with a rich, buttery pecan frosting. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, reminiscent of cozy coffee shop afternoons. Ideal for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg