BROWN SUGAR-PECAN CUPCAKES

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Enjoy these delicious pecan cupcakes with brown butter frosting - a perfect dessert to be served at your next party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 bag (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Spread pecans in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown; cool. Place 1/4 cup of the pecans in food processor. Cover; process until finely chopped. In small bowl, mix finely chopped pecans and the brown sugar; set aside for topping.
  • In another small bowl, mix flour and baking soda; set aside. In medium bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and the shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating on low speed after each addition until blended.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of egg whites into batter; fold in remaining egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup toasted pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart heavy saucepan, cook 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until browned. Pour into large bowl; refrigerate 20 minutes. Add cream cheese to browned butter; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste.
  • Frost each cupcake with generous 2 tablespoons frosting. Sprinkle with reserved pecan-brown sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 139 mg

Samar Hany
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit!


Tara Penzinger
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for me, but they're still good.


Khyas Khan
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Evan Bennett
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're also really easy to make.


Autumn Bell
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't rise very much.


Rodney Sylvester
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These cupcakes are a bit dry, but the frosting is really good.


Confidence Osaro Dede
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I'm not a fan of nuts, but I still enjoyed these cupcakes. The brown sugar frosting is amazing.


Shadman Amin
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These cupcakes are delicious! The frosting is especially good.


Elizaberth Akinyi
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they always turn out great. They're my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Gladys Athenicious
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Nsikak James
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! She and her friends loved them.


Brailon Van Winkle
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Muneeb sheikh
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Jazmin Aguilar
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I love the flavor of these cupcakes. The brown sugar and pecans give them a unique and delicious taste.


Adnan Ahmad
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Adnan Sajjad
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I'm not a big baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Andy Hoy
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Hasnain Abbas
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, and the brown sugar pecan frosting was the perfect finishing touch.