White Russian Cupcakes with Vodka Buttercream Icing
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White Russian Cupcakes with Vodka Buttercream Icing
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A boozy cupcake version of the famous White Russian cocktail!
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Ingredients
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 3 cups flour (good quality)
- ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature
- ¼ cup vodka
- ¼ cup Kahlúa or coffee liqueur
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla powder like Heilala or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter good quality at room temperature
- 4 large eggs (range-free, preferably) at room temperature
ICING:
- 4 oz butter good quality, at room temperature
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)
- ¼ cup vodka (good quality vodka makes a difference)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp milk if too stiff, to make a smoother consistency
Instructions
- Prepare cupcake tins with paper liners. Preheat oven to 350º F (175º C)
- Place the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl (preferably in a stand mixer), cream the butter and sugar, slowly for 2 minutes. Increase to high and beat for another 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl occasionally. Add the 2 of the eggs, one at a time, clearing after each addition, then add half of the flour mixture, scraping the sides with a spatula if needed.
- Add half of the buttermilk and mix well, then add another egg. Continue to mix; then add the remaining milk, egg, vanilla, vodka, Kahlua and flour. Scrape the bowl with a spatula at least once, and turn off once combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners half full with the batter and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when placed in the center of a cupcake. Place on cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the icing, by beating all the ingredients until smooth. When the cupcakes are cool, cut the tops off if they are too tall.
Notes
- Optional: sprinkle a little Kahlua over each cupcake for an added kick!)
- You can pipe the icing on the cupcakes or just spread it on, either way tastes just as delicious!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 cupcake
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
408IU
(8%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cupcake | |
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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