"These Brown Sugar Pecan Cupcakes are buttermilk cupcakes with a hint of brown sugar, filled with toasted pecans & topped with a brown sugar maple frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (120g) pecans, toasted
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1 ¾ cups (238g) granulated sugar
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¼ cup (59g) light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
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½ cup (60g) light sour cream
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2 cups (280g) all purpose-flour
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2 teaspoons (7.5g) baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon (5g) salt
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1 ¼ cup (296ml) buttermilk
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4 sticks (453g) unsalted butter, cold
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8 cups (1041g) powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons (28g) light brown sugar, packed
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1 tablespoon (30ml) maple syrup
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2-3 tablespoons (30-44ml) heavy whipping cream
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2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
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Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
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Additional pecans for garnish (optional)