Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Topped with Maple Buttered Pecans Recipe

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Buttered Pecans

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Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Topped with Maple Buttered Pecans Recipe

The most perfect cupcakes EVER! These pumpkin pie cupcakes topped with maple buttered pecans are so moist, tender and flavorful, they just scream fall!

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Course: Cupcakes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 387kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

cupcakes

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter room temperature
2 eggs
1 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

pumpkin cream cheese frosting

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 oz original cream cheese room temperature
3 Tbsp butter room temperature
1/4 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt

maple buttered pecans

3/4 cup pecans (whole, halves or chopped)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
1/2 Tbsp butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line one regular size muffin tin with liners, set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, oil, and sugars for 2-3 minutes or until light and creamy. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla, then with mixing speed on low, add one egg at a time, mixing until incorporated.
In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. With mixing speed on low, gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Remove bowl from stand and fill each liner ¾ of the way full. Place in oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned and spring back when touched. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes).
Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for the frosting (except for the powdered sugar) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted wit the whisk attachment. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes on medium-high speed. With mixing speed on low, gradually add the powdered sugar. Once all of the sugar has been added, beat on high for 2 additional minutes. Set aside.
Combine all ingredients for the maple buttered pecans (except for the butter) in a small mixing bowl. toss to coat the nuts evenly. Spread onto a lined baking sheet (Silpat or parchment), place in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, stirring half way through the baking process. Remove from oven and toss in a clean bowl with the butter, let cool.
Frost cooled cupcakes with desired tip, top with cooled pecans.

Notes

-Most grocery stores carry candied nuts, you can always use store-bought instead of making your own.

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