Maple Syrup and Pecan Upside-Down Cupcakes
Information
25 min
25 min
6 people
Easy
Canadian
Ingredients
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Maple syrup caramel:
- 125 ml (½ cup) pure maple syrup
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
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Cakes:
- 180 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 125 ml (½ cup) milk
- 60 g (½ cup) coarsely chopped pecans
Preparation steps
1. Prepare the maple syrup caramel:
In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until caramel thickens slightly. Remove from heat and divide caramel among 6 well-buttered muffin tins.
2. Prepare the cake batter:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Finish with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the chopped pecans into the molds over the caramel, then pour the batter on top.
3. Bake the cakes:
- Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
- Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully unmold by turning the molds over onto a plate so that the caramel flows over the cakes.
Advice
- For an even stronger flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding them.
- Serve these cakes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent touch.
- If you make these cakes in advance, reheat them slightly before serving so that the caramel is nice and runny.
Maple syrup is a true Quebec treasure, and this recipe highlights its versatility. These upside-down cupcakes are a twist on a classic dessert, perfect for impressing your guests while honoring local flavors.