I realize that I just told you that I don’t often make cupcakes and here are more in the very next post. It’s really just coincidence. I happened upon this recipe by accident and was instantly intrigued. A cupcake that tastes like pecan pie? How could I not try them?
I’ll admit that I was skeptical that these would take even remotely like pecan pie. But, all the comments were so positive that I figured there had to be something to them. Plus, the recipe seemed so easy that I decided it wouldn’t be much of a loss if they were no good.
These are so simple to make. Basically, the five (just five!) ingredients are all mixed together and then scooped or poured into muffin pans and baked. That’s it. Getting the batter doled out into the pans takes longer than it does to mix it up in the first place.
Keep in mind that there is no leavening in the batter, so they won’t rise. If your muffin pans are filled three-quarters full, that’s pretty much what size cupcake you’ll get in the end. While I made these in mini muffin pans, larger ones would work, too. Just remember that they might need to bake a bit longer.
So, what about the taste? Do they actually taste like pecan pie? They really do! I was definitely surprised by that, but that really is the dominant flavor. These cupcakes are certainly plenty good on their own, but I couldn’t resist trying them with a bit of chocolate drizzled on top. Do I even need to tell you how good that was?
37 responses so far ↓
1 Cindy // Mar 18, 2008 at 5:59 pm
I made these at Christmas. They really do taste like pecan pie! My husband who is a huge pecan pie fan really liked them.
2 Joy the Baker // Mar 18, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I’m not a huge fan of pecan pie. but in cupcake form!? I may be swayed. The chocolate drizzle is helping change my mind for sure!
3 Marq // Mar 18, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I am Pecan Pie’s BIGGEST fan!! I will defnitely bookmark this one for the near future.
P.S. I almost fainted when I saw them drizzled in chocolate, lol. Yum!
4 Katie // Mar 19, 2008 at 1:33 am
These sound fabulous!
5 Aran from Cannelle Et Vanille // Mar 19, 2008 at 3:55 am
These looks so moist and with all that chocolate drizzled all over them… yum!!!
6 Amy // Mar 19, 2008 at 7:13 am
I have had this recipe sitting in my file forever. Like you, I have been skeptical, because pecan pie is my favorite pie! But, I’ll definitely have to give these a try, soon!
7 megan // Mar 19, 2008 at 7:46 am
I love pecan pie with chocolate chips thrown in so these are up my alley. And only 5 ingredients, sound like I should try them for Easter. Yum!
8 jennifer // Mar 19, 2008 at 8:11 am
Cindy, I’m glad to hear from someone else who has made these. I still can’t believe how much they taste like pecan pie.
Joy, I’m always amazed when someone doesn’t like pecan pie. I just love it! Maybe you could like the cupcake version!
Marq, if you love pecan pie, these are definitely for you. Let me know what you think!
Katie, they are indeed fabulous!
Aran, they are quite moist. Of course, warm with that chocolate on top is just amazing!
Amy, let me know how you like them!
Megan, I’m sure these would be great for Easter. I hope you like them!
9 Elle // Mar 19, 2008 at 8:20 am
I’m the only one in my family that likes (loves, really) pecan pie, so I hardly ever get to have it. I should make these and make them all jealous because I have cupcakes and they don’t, lol!
10 Julie O'Hara // Mar 19, 2008 at 9:21 am
Brilliant recipe! I haven’t seen anything similar before. They kind of look like little coffee cake bites…maybe good for easter brunch.
11 Deborah // Mar 19, 2008 at 10:17 am
These are so original, and I really want to try them out!!
12 Patricia Scarpin // Mar 19, 2008 at 12:00 pm
They look delish, Jen, and I can’t believe the recipe calls for only 5 ingredients - I have got to bake these.
13 jennifer // Mar 19, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Elle, go for it! Hope you like them.
Julie, these would be great for an Easter brunch. Good idea!
Deborah, let me know what you think if you try them.
Patricia, they’re so amazingly simple. Hope you like them!
14 Susan from Food Blogga // Mar 19, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Any recipe with “pecan pie” in it has to be great. This one fits the bill, deliciously.
15 Rain // Mar 19, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Got them baking in the oven right now. I couldn’t resist, they look so yummy. My husband loves pecan pie and I just know he’s going to love them.
16 brilynn // Mar 19, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Those pics are amazing and if they really taste like pecan pie, I know of quite a few people who would love them!
17 Kevin // Mar 19, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Cupcakes that taste like pecan pie! I will have to try these.
18 jennifer // Mar 19, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Susan, I agree! I do love pecan pie.
Rain, I hope you and your husband liked them!
Brilynn, they really do taste like pecan pie. I still don’t quite understand it.
Kevin, let me know what you think if you try them.
19 melody // Mar 20, 2008 at 8:58 am
i tried baking these last night and they ended up not really tasting like pecan pie =( i also threw in a couple of chocolate chips in half of the batter, but found that the chocolate overwhelmed the wee bit of pecan pie flavor the ones with out chocolate had.
i think next time i’d also add a touch of vanilla.
20 Tracy // Mar 20, 2008 at 5:47 pm
I’ve always liked the flavor of pecan pie but I can’t hack that layer of corn syrup goo. These muffins could be the answer!
21 jennifer // Mar 20, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Melody, I’m sorry you had trouble with these!
Tracy, my cousin Jenna says the same thing about pecan pie. Let me know what you think if you make them!
22 Rain // Mar 21, 2008 at 12:36 am
I had the same results as Melody, mine didn’t taste like pecan pie either. My husband agreed with me but went on to eat several of them so he seems to think they’re OK.
I kind of like the goo ‘-)
23 peabody // Mar 21, 2008 at 7:57 pm
My husband loves pecan pie….I will give these a try.
24 Ashley // Mar 21, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Beautiful photos as always. I’ll have to save this recipe!
25 jennifer // Mar 21, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Rain, that’s so strange. Oh, well, at least it sounds like your husband still liked them! (And I agree with you about the pecan pie “goo.” That’s good stuff!)
Peabody, I hope you and your husband like them!
Thanks, Ashley!
26 stacie // Mar 22, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Yum! I love the chocolate drizzled over them.
27 Steph // Mar 24, 2008 at 10:19 pm
wow—these are amazing! You’re right you just can’t eat one! I’ve made 4 batches since I’ve made them—in 4 days!!! Thanks for sharing!
28 jennifer // Mar 25, 2008 at 9:27 am
Thanks, Stacie!
Wow, Steph! Sounds like you really do like them. Thanks!
29 caracakes // Mar 31, 2008 at 11:28 am
Oh my goodness…. pecan pie?!? I might have to try this with a bourbon cream cheese frosting recipe that I’ve been meaning to make…. yummmmmmmmmm!
30 jennifer // Mar 31, 2008 at 1:24 pm
caracakes - bourbon cream cheese frosting? Seriously? That sounds absolutely delicious! I’ll be on the lookout for that on your blog.
31 Kim // Apr 6, 2008 at 4:21 am
I have been thinking about making miniature pecan pie, but I am going to try these instead. My first visit to your site I have enjoyed myself. Thanks……….
32 jennifer // Apr 6, 2008 at 10:34 am
Thank, Kim! I hope you like the cupcakes.
33 Kelly // Apr 11, 2008 at 6:56 am
I made these (in no time flat!) in mini bundt cake form. The way they baked made them come out with a caramelized “Crust” and tender chewy “filling”. Tasted familiarly like pecan pie. Yumminess! I gave extras to my friends who proclaimed that I should open a bakery. Thank you for a simple and delicious dessert!
34 jennifer // Apr 11, 2008 at 9:18 am
Kelly, I’m so glad you liked them! I like the idea of baking them in mini bundt pans. Cute!
35 Jessica // Apr 18, 2008 at 7:22 am
Thanks. I might try these today.
36 mareza // Apr 20, 2008 at 8:33 pm
i’m in love with your blog…….if i was not too
busy i’ll be baking now.just happen to check it
yummmm.
i think baking is easier than cooking as long
as you follow the recipe .will be leaving in few days to vietnam, hopefully i could attend some cooking class,
mareza
37 doodles // May 6, 2008 at 8:54 am
I just posted this great find on our food blog as well……..they are dreamy, taste treats.
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