Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes

A bit of bourbon, a hit of coffee liqueur and some vanilla vodka-spiked frosting make these sophisticated chocolate cupcakes the ultimate “holiday helper."

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40 minutes

1 hour 45 minutes

24 cupcakes



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    Ingredients

    • CUPCAKES
    • 1  box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
    • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
    • 3  eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • FILLING
    • 3/4 cup whipping cream
    • 6 oz semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
    • 1/3 cup butter, softened
    • 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
    • FROSTING
    • 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme (1 3/4 cups)
    • 1  cup butter, softened
    • 2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored vodka
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • GARNISH
    • 1/4 cup coffee liqueur

    Directions

    1. 1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Make cake batter as directed on box, using cake mix, water, oil, bourbon, eggs and vanilla. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
    2. 2Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
    3. 3Meanwhile, for filling, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. Stir in remaining filling ingredients until chocolate is melted and smooth. If necessary, microwave on High an additional 15 to 30 seconds until mixture can be stirred smooth. Cover; refrigerate about 60 minutes or until spreading consistency.
    4. 4For frosting, in large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, 1 cup butter and the vodka with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. If necessary, beat in additional powdered sugar until pipping consistency.
    5. 5To assemble, cut tops off each cupcake horizontally. Spread about 1 tablespoon filling onto bottom of each cupcake; add cupcake top. Pipe frosting on cupcake tops. Just before serving, drizzle each cupcake with 1/2 teaspoon coffee liqueur.

    Categories: Desserts, Cakes

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    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Other than the vodka I fail to see the issue with these for the under 21 or pregnant crowd. The alcohol evaporates kiddos. Sub some vanilla extract in the frosting and your good to go.

    11/20/2012 6:52:29 AM
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    Anonymous said:

    i def made these and they was delicious

    6/25/2012 11:44:08 PM
    Animal_Micol

    Some Jack Daniels Mmmmmmmmmmmm ^_^

    11/29/2011 4:58:01 PM
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    Anonymous said:

    Looks heavenly! But I'm pregnant and can't eat it!!! UGH!

    11/28/2011 8:19:59 PM
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