Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of Kentucky Derby Pie Cupcakes, a charming twist on the classic dessert that brings together the beloved flavors of chocolate and pecans in a portable form. These moist cupcakes are filled with a creamy, sweet filling and topped with luscious frosting, making them perfect for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat at home. The combination of textures and flavors ensures these cupcakes will be a standout hit at gatherings, from birthdays to casual picnics. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients along with milk.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the filling by heating sugar, corn syrup, butter, beaten eggs, vanilla, and salt until thickened; stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
- Once cooled, cut out the tops of the cupcakes and fill with the mixture.
- For frosting, beat butter until smooth; add powdered sugar gradually until fluffy; mix in vanilla.
- Frost each cupcake generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg