Maple Nut Cupcakes
These cupcakes are a bit nutty! Take a bite out our Maple Nut Cupcakes flavored with walnuts and pure maple syrup, topped with a sweet frosting.
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Maple Nut Cupcakes
These cupcakes are a bit nutty! Take a bite out our Maple Nut Cupcakes flavored with walnuts and pure maple syrup, topped with a sweet frosting.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 12servings | 15minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 25minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
- 2tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2tsp baking powder
- 1/2tsp salt
- 1/2cup butter, softened
- 1cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 2tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2cup buttermilk
- 1cup toasted pecans, chopped
For The Frosting
- 1/2cup butter, softened
- 1cup powdered sugar
- 1Tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
- In a bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the flour into the mix and then the buttermilk. Fold in the pecans.
- Pour into the cupcake pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 23-25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Make the frosting by beating together the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add in the maple syrup and vanilla. Frost the cupcakes and serve.
Recipe Notes
Top the cupcakes with a sprinkling of finely chopped pecans.
These are best eaten on the same day but can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
Perfect Pairing
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