Pecan Pie Cupcakes have a gooey pecan pie filling in the middle and are topped with a creamy brown sugar buttercream. There’s no better cupcake for Thanksgiving. These cupcakes have so much buttery, crunchy pecan flavor!

 
To simplify this recipe some, I started with a box of yellow cake mix and baked cupcakes according to the package directions. If you can find Butter Pecan cake mix, it would work really well too.
I then scooped out some of the middle of each cupcake to make room for a gooey and sweet pecan pie filling. It’s a nice little hidden surprise.

 
The cupcakes are then covered with a velvety smooth Brown Sugar Buttercream made with a dark brown sugar. It really has an awesome flavor that complements the pecan pie filling.
If you’re a fan of pecan pie, you must try these Pecan Pie Cupcakes and scroll down to find more pecan pie-inspired desserts.
Pecan Pie Cupcakes

Pecan Pie Cupcakes have a gooey pecan pie filling in the middle and are topped with a creamy brown sugar buttercream. 

1 box yellow cake mix, plus ingredients on back of box

Pecan Pie Filling

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
1 heaping cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Brown Sugar Frosting

3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened and divided
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