Pecan Pie Cupcakes | Thanksgiving Cupcake Recipe - Pizzazzerie

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 cups butter (softened, divided (1 cup + 2 tablespoons))
• 2 cups pecans (chopped)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature (1 1/2 sticks))
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2/3 cup pecans (toasted and chopped, for garnish)