Ingredients
Method
Cupcake Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Slowly add in all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 of the way with batter. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Pecan Pie Filling
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the pecan pie filling. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, and salted butter. Stir constantly until the butter is melted and the brown sugar is dissolved, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the chopped pecans. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, use a cupcake corer or a small knife to carefully remove the middle from each cupcake. Fill each hole with the prepared pecan mixture.
Buttercream Frosting and Assembly
- In a medium bowl, cream together the softened salted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Beat until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Pipe the buttercream frosting onto each filled cupcake using a piping bag with your favorite tip, or spread it on with a knife.
