Pecan Cupcakes

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