Butter Pecan Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

chopped pecans

1 1/4 cups

salted butter (2 1/2 sticks) softened to room temperature

2 cups

granulated sugar

large eggs

1 tbsp

Butter Vanilla Emulsion (or plain vanilla extract)

3 cups

all purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1 cup

whole milk

Frosting:

1 cup

butter, slightly softened

1/4 cup

heavy cream

1 tbsp

butter vanilla emulsion (or 2 tsp vanilla)

4 cups

powdered sugar