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Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes

Spice up store-bought with maple syrup to make a great fall dessert!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Cupcakes

  • 15 ounces yellow or white cake mix One box.
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix Or, a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 16 ounces cream cheese frosting One container of store-bought frosting.

For the Caramel Drizzle & Garnish

  • ½ cup caramel sauce Homemade or store bought caramel sauce
  • 24 chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the box.
  • Prepare the cupcake batter according to the box instructions, however, substitute a of ¼ cup of pure maple syrup in place of ¼ of milk or water (depending on your mix) if the batter is too thick add milk or water until it gets to the desired consistency.
    15 ounces yellow or white cake mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • Mix in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice mix.
    1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
  • Add the chopped pecans to the batter.
    ½ cup chopped pecans
  • Bake according to the box recipe, typically 15-20 minutes. Use a toothpick to check the cupcakes.
  • Once the cupcakes are cooled, use a small spoon to drizzle a bit of caramel sauce over the top of each cupcake.
    ½ cup caramel sauce
  • Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cupcakes, covering the caramel drizzle.
    16 ounces cream cheese frosting, 24 chopped pecans
  • Sprinkle some chopped pecans over the frosting for added crunch and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupcakeCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1625IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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