Sometimes you just crave a sweet treat that is totally appropriate for fall. These spicy muffins, finished with airy buttercream, a swirl of caramel and a crunchy pecan, are the perfect indulgence. Whether you bake them for an autumn brunch, a coffee date or for dessert, these muffins are guaranteed to create a cosy atmosphere at the table.

Ingredients (for about 12 muffins)

Muffins

• Ready-made muffins or, for those who want to bake their own:
• 250 gr flour
• 150 gr sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• Grater of ½ orange
• 125 gr melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 150 ml of milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

• 200 gr butter (at room temperature)
• 300 gr powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Caramel sauce (ready-made or homemade)
• Pecans

Supplies 

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or mixer
• Muffin pan with papers (if baking yourself)
• Spoon or ice cream scoop
• Piping bag with star-shaped nozzle

Preparation

• Baking your own muffins? Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, vanilla and melted butter. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir briefly to form an airy batter (do not stir too smoothly).
• Fill the muffin tins to ⅔ and bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
• Ready-made? Skip the steps above and immediately grab your muffins to festively decorate them.
• Meanwhile, beat the butter until creamy and add the powdered sugar little by little. Mix in milk and vanilla for an airy buttercream.
• Pipe a tuft of buttercream on each muffin, drizzle some caramel sauce on top and top with a pecan pie.

Serve

These autumn muffins are true all-rounders. Place them at a cozy coffee date with friends, serve them as a luxurious treat during an autumn brunch or use them as a festive dessert after a cozy dinner. They also look great on a platter in the middle of the table, surrounded by candlelight and autumn decorations. For an extra cosy look, lightly sprinkle the muffins with cinnamon or powdered sugar or present them on a wooden serving board with some loose pecans and dried orange slices on the side. This way, you make it not only a tasty but also a stylish showpiece.