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Ingredients
- Cupcakes:
- 2 2/3 cups chopped pecans
- 1 1/4 cups softened butter, divided
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- Butter Pecan Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Preparation
Step 1
Cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt ¼ cup of the butter. Add the chopped pecans and toss to coat. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 10-15 minutes. Do not overcook the pecans. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining cup of butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add the dry mixture in thirds, alternating with the milk. Mix well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/3 cups of the toasted pecans. The remainder will be used to top the cupcakes.
Spoon ¼ cup of batter into each liner. Bake for 13-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 3 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
Cream together the butter, vanilla and 3 cups of the powdered sugar. Once well incorporated, add evaporated milk alternating with a cup of sugar at a time until all ingredients have been added. Beat on high for 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Spread on cupcakes and top with remaining 1 1/3 cups toasted pecans.