Description
Butter Pecan Cupcakes are a luscious dessert that combines the rich flavor of buttery goodness with crunchy pecans. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are crowned with creamy frosting, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual afternoon snacks. With their irresistible nutty sweetness, they’re sure to be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Toasted Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Fold in toasted pecans.
- Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg