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Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cupcakes

Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cupcakes

The Crispy Chef
A grown-up dessert with the bold flavor of bourbon and the tart burst of blackberries. Moist, tender, and topped with silky bourbon buttercream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake pan
  • Cupcake liners
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • For the cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup bourbon such as Maker's Mark or Buffalo Trace
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries lightly floured
  • For the bourbon buttercream:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp bourbon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and bourbon to the batter, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  • Gently fold in the blackberries using a spatula.
  • Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in bourbon and salt. Adjust consistency if needed.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.

Notes

Toss blackberries with a little flour to prevent sinking.
Use mid-shelf bourbon for best flavor.
These cupcakes improve in flavor after resting overnight.
Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or freeze unfrosted up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSugar: 40g
Keyword blackberry bourbon cupcakes
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