Description
Maple Pecan Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes combine the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls with the fun of cupcakes. Each bite delivers a swirl of warm cinnamon, sweet maple syrup, and crunchy pecans, all topped with creamy maple cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or festive occasions, these cupcakes offer bakery-quality flavor straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Maple Pecan Filling:
160 g maple syrup
200 g pecans, toasted and chopped
56 g unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Cupcake Batter:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: 1 teaspoon maple extract
For Garnish:
Additional chopped toasted pecans
Drizzle of maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
For the Maple Pecan Filling:
160 g maple syrup
200 g pecans, toasted and chopped
56 g unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Cupcake Batter:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: 1 teaspoon maple extract
For Garnish:
Additional chopped toasted pecans
Drizzle of maple syrup (optional)
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
You can toast pecans in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to enhance flavor.
Maple extract in the frosting boosts flavor but is optional.
Cupcakes can be frozen without frosting for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 hours (includes chilling and rising time for filling)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: maple pecan cupcakes, cinnamon roll cupcakes, fall desserts, cupcake recipes, maple cream cheese frosting, cinnamon pecan swirl, festive baking, holiday cupcakes, autumn desserts, bakery-style cupcakes