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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Bourbon Buttercream | A Nerd Cooks
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5 from 1 vote

Bourbon Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

  • 32 tbs unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
  • 5-6 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup bourbon

Instructions

  • Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat it on medium speed for about 1 minute.
  • Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, the salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until the powdered sugar is incorporated.
  • Add another 2 cups of the powdered sugar, along with the bourbon. Beat on low speed, and add the additional 2 cups of sugar as needed to thicken the frosting.
  • Once the frosting is as stiff as you’d like it to be, beat it on medium speed for about 4 minutes, or until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
  • Frost your desired cake or cupcakes.

Notes

Notes: This recipe makes enough to frost 3-4 dozen cupcakes, depending on how heavily you frost the cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 0 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg