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These Pecan Pie Cupcakes are made with a delicious butter pecan cupcake full of toasted pecans and topped with a brown sugar and cream cheese frosting!
They are the perfect fall and Thanksgiving cupcake!
I’m so excited to be sharing these pecan pie cupcakes! They’re perfect for fall celebrations, Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving! They’re so delicious, however, that you can enjoy these any time of year!
Pecan Pie Cupcakes
Are you a pie person or a cake person? It seems people usually fall into one category or the other.
I’m a cake person, if I had to choose. However, I love all the pie flavors during the fall season, especially pecan pie which reigns supreme here in the South!
The smell of buttery, toasted pecans reminds me of my childhood holidays. Delish!
I wanted to find a way to blend my love for pecan pie and cake into one fabulous Thanksgiving dessert recipe. Behold, Pecan Pie Cupcakes!
They’ll impress your pie and cake fans alike and make your house smell perfectly ready for Thanksgiving.(P.S. Check out even more Thanksgiving Cake Ideas)
The cupcakes are simple to make and use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour which I find makes them light and fluffy!
I buy my cake flour, but if you can’t find it locally you can either find it online here or make your own by filling a 1 cup scoop with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and then filling to the top with all-purpose flour. Sift and use as cake flour!
There are toasted pecans baked right into the batter of these pecan pie cupcakes.
You can certainly add more or less, however, based on your own pecan preferences! I love pecans, so I add lots!
If you have friends or family coming in town for the holidays and they love pecan pie, you have to add these pecan pie cupcake to your dessert line-up!
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
The brown sugar frosting is made with cream cheese so it’s fluffy, creamy and absolutely perfect on top of these pecan pie cupcakes.
It’s made with real dark brown sugar whipped into the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. It is heavenly!
I also add a little cinnamon to the frosting which gives it some extra holiday flavor.
It reminds me of the perfect “holiday frosting” that would be delicious on all types of cakes and cupcakes during the holiday season.
I might even frost this apple cake with with it this year too (I usually glaze it with brown sugar glaze but this frosting would be such a delicious alternative).
Topping your pecan pie cupcakes with more pecans is the only way, of course. You can use more toasted pecans or even candied pecans.
I did a mix with one candied pecan and a sprinkling of toasted, chopped pecans. It’s not the holidays around our house without candied pecans so they’re a no-brainer on these cupcakes.
I absolutely love these pecan pie cupcakes. They’re full of toasted pecans and holiday flavors! I hope you’ll serve up a tray of them for your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving!
For more Thanksgiving dessert ideas, check out my brown sugar pie, butterscotch cinnamon pie and chocolate chess pie!
Pecan Pie Cupcakes
Author: Courtney Whitmore
Butter pecan cupcakes are topped with a brown sugar cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans for a delicious holiday cupcake!
SERVINGS 36 cupcakes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 23 minutes mins
Ingredients
Butter Pecan Cupcakes
- 1 1/8 cups butter - softened, divided (1 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cups pecans - chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese - room temperature
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter - room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup pecans - toasted and chopped, for garnish
Instructions
For the Butter Pecan Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and stir in pecans. Toast over medium heat (about 4-5 minutes) but pecans can burn quickly so watch carefully.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together remaining butter (1 cup) and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla extract.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add to mixer, alternating with milk.
Using a spoon, fold in the toasted pecans. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 21-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
For the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
Add in brown sugar and cinnamon and cream together these ingredients for 3-4 minutes.
Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached. For a thicker frosting, add additional powdered sugar.
Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with additional pecans or candied pecans!
Notes
These pecan pie cupcakes are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert line-up! Garnish them with toasted or candied pecans!
Nutrition
Calories: 306.27kcalCarbohydrates: 35.13gProtein: 3.18gFat: 17.86gSaturated Fat: 8.04gCholesterol: 51.21mgSodium: 115.58mgPotassium: 96.49mgFiber: 1.02gSugar: 26.24gVitamin A: 420.52IUVitamin C: 0.06mgCalcium: 40.65mgIron: 0.58mg
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Be sure to check out the holiday recipes below out for wonderful Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving recipe and craft ideas!
Appetizers
Baked Brie with Honey & Walnuts from Kelley of Mountain Mama Cooks
Reindeer Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball from Julie of Julie Blanner
Salads
Sauteed Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts from Shashi of Savory Spin
Creamy Brussels Sprouts Salad from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Main Dishes
Savory Vegetable Crisp from Bree of Baked Bree
Rosemary Lamb Steaks from Danyelle of The Cubicle Chick
Turkey Pot Pie from Kelly of Eat Picks
Side Dishes
Fried Brussels Sprouts from Erin of The Almond Eater
Cheesy Horseradish Mashed Potato Casserole from Renee of Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip from April of April Golightly
Sauteed Garlic-Butter Mushrooms from Linda of Simply Healthyish Recipes
Easy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe from Mel of Adventures of Mel
Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo from Isabel of Isabel Eats
Bacon Brussels Sprouts from Kara of Kara J. Miller
Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole from Jennifer of Show Me the Yummy
Amazing Gluten Free Thanksgiving Stuffing from Sommer of A Spicy Perspective
Pumpkin Caramelized Onion Gratin from Denise of Chez Us
Crockpot Mac & Cheese from Leanette Fernandez of Funtastic Life
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts au Gratin from Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks
Drinks
Spiced Pumpkin Margarita from Sharon of Cupcakes and Cutlery
Breads
Sourdough Pull Apart Rolls from Erica of Buttered Side Up
How to Make Homemade Butterhorn Rolls from Mel of Flour on My Fingers
Sweet Dinner Rolls from Jocelyn of Grandbaby Cakes
Parker House Rolls from Irvin of Eat the Love
Desserts
Sugar Pie from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Oatmeal Apple Crisp from Julie of Peanut Butter Fingers
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake from Eden of Sugar and Charm
Strudel Pastry from Justine of The Typical Mom
Tahini Hawaij Pumpkin Pie from Amy of What Jew Wanna Eat
Turkey Cookies from Meaghan of The Decorated Cookie
Mini Apple Pie Bites from Lynsey of MoscatoMom
Kabocha squash pie from Hilah of hilahcooking
Pecan Pie Cupcakes from Courtney of Pizzazzerie
Coconut Cream Pie from Schnelle of Brooklyn Active Mama
Chocolate chip cheesecake from Jeannette of Hispana Global
Chocolate Pecan Pie from Kate of I Heart Eating
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes from Chelsea of Someday I’ll Learn
Turkey Donut Race Cars For Thanksgiving Treats from Theresa of Chewable Structures
Crafts and Centerpieces
Cinnamon Stick Holiday Candle Place Setting from Alli of Made with HAPPY
Metallic Pumpkin Luminaries from Amy of As The Bunny Hops
Easy centerpiece that will stun + party favor from Noelle of Oh Happy Play
