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light brown cupcakes topped with cream colored frosting and two small pieces of cooked bacon

Bourbon Cupcakes

If you are looking for a cupcake that adults will love or better yet the men in your life will enjoy.  This Bourbon Cupcake Recipe is for you!

Bourbon Cupcakes topped with Maple Buttercream Frosting and Bourbon Maple Glazed Bacon Sprinkles.
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4.40 from 79 votes
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Course: desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon cupcakes recipe, cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 212kcal

Ingredients

  • Cups AP Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Stick Salted Butter room temp
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 6 Tb Whole Milk
  • 6 Tb Bourbon Whiskey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. (2-3 minutes)
  • Add the eggs and milk. Mix until incorporated.
  • Add the bourbon and mix.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • Place liners into 2 cupcake pans. Fill liners 2/3-3/4 full.
  • Bake for 22-24 minutes. Or until light golden brown and cupcakes spring back to the touch.
  • Let cool in pans for 1-2 minutes. Then transfer to cooling racks.

Top cupcakes with Buttercream and Bacon

  • Maple Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  • Bourbon Maple Glazed Bacon

Notes

This recipe yields 12-14 cupcakes.
For a stronger bourbon flavor, exchange 1-2 tablespoons of the milk for additional whiskey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 162mg | Sugar: 15g
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