Description
🥧 Enjoy the nutty richness of Pecan Pie Cupcakes with a unique maple brown sugar twist, perfect for any dessert lover.
🍫 The soft, chewy center complements the moist bourbon chocolate cupcake and butter pecan frosting for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
3 cups pecans
2 tablespoons bourbon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 cup coffee or water
2 large eggs
2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
Powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast pecans with bourbon, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon for 8-10 minutes. Roughly chop and sprinkle with salt, reserving 22 whole pecans.
2. For filling, whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and water. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Cook until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Strain and chill with vanilla and pecans for 1 hour.
3. Line cupcake molds. Mix coconut oil, bourbon, coffee, eggs, yogurt, and sugar. Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth.
4. Fill molds with batter, bake 18-22 minutes. Cool completely.
5. Melt 4 tbsp butter with cream and brown sugar. Cool, then beat with remaining butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Fold in pecans.
6. Cut a cone from cupcakes, fill with pecan filling, and frost. Garnish with whole pecans.
Notes
🌰 Toasting pecans intensifies flavor and adds texture to the filling and frosting.
🧈 For a richer taste, substitute coconut oil with a neutral oil.
🍯 Honey can replace maple syrup, but it may slightly alter the flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 487
Keywords: Pecan Pie Cupcakes, Maple Brown Sugar, Chewy Center, Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes