Heat oven to 350?. In small mixer bowl combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. In large mixer bowl combine 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and eggs. Beat at medium speed until well mixed (1-2 minutes). Add buttermilk, 1/3 cup maple syrup and 1 teaspoon maple flavoring. Continue beating until well mixed (2-3 minutes). Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1-2 minutes), By hand, stir in pecans. Spoon into greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Corn bread may dip slightly in center.)

Meanwhile, in small mixer bowl combine all maple butter ingredients. Beat at medium speed until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Serve with warm corn bread.