Maple-Pecan Cupcakes

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Insert cupcake liners into cupcake pans.
  2. In a bowl, sift flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed.
  4. Add maple syrup to butter and continue beating until mixture is light and airy.
  5. Decrease speed to low, add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk; mix until well incorporated into smooth batter.
  7. Mix in chopped pecans by hand.
  8. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cupcakes are springy to the touch and a pick comes out clean.
  10. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  11. Prepare frosting: in a bowl, whip cream with 3 tablespoons maple syrup until firm frosting is achieved.
  12. Fold chopped pecans into frosting.
  13. Place dollop of maple frosting on each cupcake, adding a teaspoon of maple syrup on top of the frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

924 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 59.7g 77% DV
Carbs 95.2g 35% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 36.6g 73% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19380.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 453mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 179.8mg 60% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 186.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 7.8mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 1709.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.9mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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