Introduction
Get into the fall mood with these irresistible Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Frosting. These delicacies are perfect for embracing the warm, cozy flavors of autumn. Follow our step-by-step guide to whip them up at home.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cupcakes, you will need:
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of real pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
For the Maple Pecan Frosting, gather:
- 1 cup of unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup of finely chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until it becomes light and fluffy. Then, beat in the eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually blend this into the butter mixture.
- Scoop the cupcake batter into the prepared cupcake tins, filling each liner roughly 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for around 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the Maple Pecan Frosting. Beat the butter until creamy. Then, gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add the maple syrup and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped toasted pecans. Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the Maple Pecan Frosting using either a butter knife or a piping bag.
- Top off with additional pecans if desired. Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Frosting!
Conclusion
A spoonful of the end product – Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Frosting – is all it takes to fall in love with this recipe. We hope you enjoy making it as much as we did.
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