Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup strong brewed coffee1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in applesauce. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, coffee, coffee granules and vanilla until granules are dissolved; gradually add to butter mixture.
In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to butter mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans.
Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
