Pecan Pie Filled Chocolate Cupcakes Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make pecan pie filling and spiced-cream frosting: In 2-quart saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in corn syrup, melted butter, salt and eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture begins to boil; remove from heat. Stir in toasted pecans and vanilla. Let stand 10 minutes; refrigerate 1 hour or until thickened.
• In 1-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water to soften; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved. Let stand about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooled to room temperature.
• In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed, slowly adding cooled gelatin. Increase speed to medium; beat until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to frost cupcakes.
• To Fill and Frost Cupcakes: With melon baller, scoop out center of each cupcake almost to bottom of cupcake; spoon 1 tablespoon pecan pie filling into cavity of each. In 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag, cut 1/4-inch opening diagonally across bottom corner of bag; fit 1/2-inch star tip in opening. Spoon spiced-cream frosting into bag; seal bag. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes in circular motion. Refrigerate cupcakes until ready to serve. Just before serving, sprinkle cinnamon over cupcakes and garnish each cupcake with candied pecan. Store cupcakes loosely covered in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard cupcake pans with 18 liners. In a medium bowl whisk together the buttermilk, canola oil and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and greek yogurt with an electric mixer. Slowly add buttermilk and cocoa mixture. Combine on medium speed until silky and smooth. Beat in the sugar. Slowly add flour, salt and baking soda, combining on low speed until just incorporated. Fill baking cups three-fourths full. Bake for about 18-22 minutes. Allow to cool completely before filling. Meanwhile make the pecan pie filling: Combine 1/4 cup cold water with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, whisk until smooth. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, salt and corn starch mixture to a sauce pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking consistently for about 5 minutes. Do not stop whisking the mixture, especially in the beginning or you will end up with scrambled eggs. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla. Allow the mixture to cool a few minutes and then transfer to the fridge for at least one hour or until completely cooled and thickened. for the frosting: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat. In a medium sauce pan, melt together 1/4 cup butter, cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl of a stand mixer. Place the bowl in the freezer (or fridge for longer) for 15-20 minutes or until cool. In a bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cinnamon. Add pecans and stir to coat evenly. Transfer nuts to prepared baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until toasted. Be careful not to burn them! Remove and toss the pecans with 1 tablespoon butter. Allow to cool 10 minutes, set aside. Now grab the cooled butter mixture and add the remaining 1/2 cup room temperature butter, vanilla and powdered sugar to the bowl and beat together until well combined. MIx in about 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans. If the frosting is not stiff enough to frost the cupcakes place it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes or the freezer for 5-15 minutes. Then remove and whip it for a few second to get everything smooth again. To assemble the cupcakes: Use a small paring knife to cut a cone-shaped piece from the center of each cupcake. Fill the hole with the cooled pecan pie filling. Add the frosting and sprinkle each cupcake with the remaining pecans.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with foil liners. Place egg whites, baking powder and vanilla in a large bowl; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating just until stiff but not dry. Gradually fold in grated chocolate, crackers and pecans., Fill prepared cups. Bake on lowest oven rack until puffed and tops appear dry (some tops may fall), 13-15 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in marshmallow creme. If centers of cupcakes have not already collapsed, gently press center with a small spoon to open cavity inside. Fill cupcakes; top with additional chocolate. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs called for on box. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir together granulated sugar, brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in corn syrup, melted butter, salt and eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate 1 hour or until thickened.
• While stuffing is cooling, in 1-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat gelatin mixture over low heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until dissolved. Cool to room temperature, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
• In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed while slowly adding gelatin. Increase speed to medium; beat until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate frosting until ready to top cupcakes.
• With melon baller, scoop out center of each cupcake, scooping almost to bottom of cupcake; discard removed cake pieces. Spoon or pipe 1 tablespoon stuffing into cavity of each cupcake.
• If needed, cut off 1/4-inch corner from paper or plastic decorating bag. Fit 1/2-inch star decorating tip into bag. Spoon frosting into bag; pipe frosting in circular motion onto each cupcake. Store in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Spray a miniature muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
• Fill each 3/4 full.
• Bake in preheated oven for approx.
• 18 minutes.

Steps:

• You will also need a parchment decorating bag (or bag of some kind) and a jelly donut filling tip (or long tip of some kind).
• In a large bowl mix all of the cake batter together except for the coffee.
• After it is mixed well, add the hot coffee, mixing well again.
• Put into paper-lined cupcake tins.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minute till done.
• Cool the cupcakes before filling.
• While cupcakes are baking prepare the filling.
• In a jar shake together the flour, milk, and salt.
• Put this into a saucepan, and on a medium heat, cook till you have a thick paste, stirring constantly.
• Let cool.
• In a mixer, combine the sugar, shortening, and vanilla and beat well, about 5-7 minutes so that the sugar and shortening are well blended.
• Add the flour paste and whip for another 5-7 minutes.
• The more you whip the fluffier it gets.
• Using parchment bags for cake decorating or other bag that you have and a jelly donut filling tip, fill the bag with the the filling.
• Insert the tip into the center of each cupcake and squeeze until the cupcake cracks open.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners and coat liners with cooking spray.
• Combine brown sugar, pecans, and flour in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
• Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until foamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Fold in butter and vanilla. Pour into the center of the brown sugar mixture. Stir until batter is well mixed.
• Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 of the way.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Beat eggs, sugar, salt, margarine, and syrup with hand beater. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour mixture into pie shell.
• Bake until set, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool.