Butter Pecan Muffins with Caramel Pecan Topping
There are some recipes that quietly steal the show before the main event even begins. These Butter Pecan Muffins are exactly that kind of treat. Soft, tender, and buttery on the inside with a gloriously sticky, caramelized pecan topping that crackles just slightly when you bite into it — they are the kind of baked good that makes people hover around the kitchen counter and forget all about waiting for dinner.
These muffins come together surprisingly quickly, and yet they taste like something that took hours of careful effort. The base is a classic, lightly sweetened vanilla-butter muffin that stays incredibly moist thanks to sour cream or buttermilk. The real magic, though, is the brown sugar and pecan topping that bubbles and caramelizes right on top of each muffin as it bakes. Every bite delivers that irresistible combination of fluffy crumb and nutty, toffee-like crown. Make a batch for guests and you can be certain the plate will be empty long before the main course is ready.
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Caramel Pecan Topping
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans, plus whole pecans for garnish
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Method
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