Praline Mini Cupcakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These little praline cupcakes are my go to when I want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. The whole batch comes together in under an hour, which makes them perfect for weeknight desserts or last minute gatherings. I love using praline paste because it adds such a rich, nutty flavor while pecans bring heart healthy fats and protein to the mix. The recipe is straightforward enough for any baker, and these mini sized treats are just the right portion to satisfy a sweet craving without overdoing it.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 6baking powder
- 12salt
- 200granulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 10 mLpure vanilla extract
- 80praline paste
- 60 mLpraline syrup
- 120 mLheavy cream
- 120powdered sugar
- 60chopped pecans
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- 4
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- 7
While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the praline icing.
- 8
In a small saucepan, combine praline paste and praline syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- 9
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely in the pan. Once cool, drizzle with praline icing.
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