Pecan Spice Cupcakes

Ingredients

• CANDIED PECANS:
• 1¾ cups chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• FROSTING:
• 1 pound room temperature unsalted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream
• CUPCAKES:
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup Sweetie Magic®
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons milk