Divine Butter Pecan Cupcakes Recipe: Sweet Homemade Joy - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 23 tbsps heavy cream or milk
• Pinch of salt
• Extra toasted pecans (optional)