Brown Sugar-Pecan Cupcakes

December 26, 2012

Sweet vanillia cupcakes with a browned butter frosting topped off with brown sugar and pecans

3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
3 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

Browned Butter Frosting:
1/4 cup butter
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 1/2-4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean paste

Bake pecans in a shallow pan at 350°, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until toasted. Cool completely. Process 1/4 cup pecans in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside. Beat butter at medium...
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Nutritions

Calories
274

Sodium
59mg
2% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
41g
14% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

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