Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1 cup Bourbon; 2 sticks Unsalted Butter; 3/4 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1-1/4 cup Sugar; 2 cups Flour; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2 whole Eggs; 2/3 cups Greek Yogurt; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/4 cups Butter; 2/3 cups Heavy Cream; 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed); 1/4 cups Butter, Softened; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3 cups Powdered Sugar; 3/4 cups Toasted Pecans, Chopped; 24 whole Pecans (optional); 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips Melted (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1 cup Bourbon
2 sticks Unsalted Butter
3/4 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1-1/4 cup Sugar
2 cups Flour
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 whole Eggs
2/3 cups Greek Yogurt
FOR THE FROSTING:
1/4 cups Butter
2/3 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
1/4 cups Butter, Softened
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 cups Powdered Sugar
3/4 cups Toasted Pecans, Chopped
24 whole Pecans (optional)
1/2 cups Chocolate Chips Melted (optional)

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For the cupcakes:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line 2 standard cupcake pans with 24 liners.
3
In a large saucepan over medium heat, simmer bourbon and butter. Slowly whisk cocoa powder into saucepan until mixture is creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4
Meanwhile, whisk sugar, flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
5
In a separate bowl, beat eggs and yogurt with an electric mixer. Slowly add bourbon and cocoa mixture. Combine on low speed. Slowly add flour and sugar mixture, combining on low speed until completely incorporated.
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Fill baking cups 3/4 full. Bake for about 22 minutes. Cool.
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For the frosting:
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In a medium sauce pan, melt together the butter, cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from the heat and add to the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Once cooled, beat in the softened butter.
10
Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the bowl and beat together until well combined. MIx in the chopped pecans.
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Frost cupcakes. Place 1 whole pecan on each cupcake and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

6171

kcal

Calories

546

Fat

328

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1 cup Bourbon, 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, 3/4 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cupcakes

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