Gingered Maple Cupcakes Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 Eggland's Best Eggs
• 1-1/4 cups maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• FROSTING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 18 pecan halves