Caramel Pecan Cupcakes

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These Easy Caramel Pecan Cupcakes are flavorful and delicious and perfect for the season.  They are made with a boxed cake mix, but we won’t tell.

Caramel Pecan Cupcake Hello Friends! How is your week going? This weekend we enjoyed football and a concert. I also attended a fundraiser to help with the recent fires that have been burning in our state. My heart goes out to those affected and I am grateful for all the men and women that fight the fires.  This weekend I felt the urge to bake something flavorful and comforting and sweet for a change. It has been a while since I have shared a cupcake recipe so I’ve got a tasty one for you.  This Pecan and Caramel Dessert recipe is an easy one when you are looking for a not-too-complicated dessert idea that comes together deliciously. I love simple recipes like this one because I can use ingredients I already have on hand and the amount of clean up is minimal.  pecan and caramel cupcakes For this recipe, I used a box cake mix to save some time. I like to keep boxed mixes on hand because it helps me makes a perfect dessert for celebrations rather quickly. Who doesn’t love cupcakes? This festive cupcake recipe incorporates the flavors of pecans and caramel in a way that really embraces the colors and flavors of the season. caramel cupcakes with pecans We love cupcakes here on Organized Island. They are just the perfect little dessert and you can really make them fun and festive by changing up the flavors and are always eaten up. For more great cupcake recipes, check out these: If you are not yet subscribing to my newsletter, please consider it. I share a few things that I don’t share here and I email you only once a week. I know how valuable your time is and respect that tremendously!

caramel pecan cupcakes

These are a perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert too!

caramel pecan cupcakes

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If you’re a caramel lover like me, you’re going to want to try these sweet and simple caramel recipes! From a creamy Caramel Milkshake or Salted Caramel cold brew that are perfect for cooling off, to a luscious Cream Cheese Caramel Dip that pairs beautifully with crisp apples or pretzels, We’ve also got sweet-salty Caramel Pretzels that are totally tasty!

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Caramel Pecan Cupcake

Caramel Pecan Cupcakes

Raquel Pineira
These caramel pecan cupcakes are the perfect balance of sweet and salty goodness. Easy, moist cupcake bursting with chopped pecans and caramel flavors for a delicious fall dessert.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box White Cake Mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup caramel pieces
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs.
  • Beat until well-blened by hand 2 minutes
  • Fold in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup caramel pieces.
  • Pour into prepared cupcake liners 
  • Bake per package directions.

  • Prepare Buttercream frosting (below)
  • Top with remaining pecans and caramel pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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Caramel Pecan Cupcakes

Easy Buttercream Frosting

1/4   cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons milk or water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups powdered sugar Cream butter with an electric mixer on low speed. Add sugar slowly one-half cup at a time and blend. Add milk and vanilla extract. Whip on medium speed until frosting peaks. Frost when cupcakes have cooled. timesaving tips to streamline recipes
  • This recipe is really streamlined by using a boxed mix. But you can save some time by chopping the pecans ahead of time for the cupcakes and the topping.
  • Mix the pecans and caramel pieces ahead of time and keep in a baggie so they are ready to go.
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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    These are gorgeous. And you absolutely can’t tell they are from a box, but a lot of mine are as well. And Caramel and pecan are sort of a match made in heaven.

  2. How many eggs? The recipe doesn’t say. It doesn’t even have eggs listed on the ingrediants

5 from 3 votes (1 rating without comment)

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