Chocolate Bourbon Cupcake Recipe

April 30, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Chocolate and bourbon is a classic combination for desserts. The sweetness of the chocolate and the smooth flavour of the bourbon makes a perfect combination of flavours. This chocolate bourbon cupcake recipe is a simple yet delicious way to make a classic combination. The cupcake is moist, chocolatey and has a hint of bourbon flavour. It is topped with a rich chocolate buttercream frosting and some chocolate shavings for added texture. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone!

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey

For the frosting:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until incorporated. Beat in the vanilla extract.

With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and bourbon, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients and mixing until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the frosting, beat the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, bourbon, vanilla, and salt and beat until combined. Add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

Once the cupcakes are cooled, spread the frosting on top. Serve the cupcakes immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the bourbon with an equal amount of apple juice or orange juice. The cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more heavy cream until it is the desired consistency. If the frosting is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar until it is the desired consistency. If you are not a fan of bourbon, you can omit it from the recipe.

Nutrition

This recipe yields 12 cupcakes. Each cupcake contains approximately 246 calories, 11.3 grams of fat, 32.3 grams of carbohydrates, and 2.3 grams of protein.