Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting

Guys, I loved those Oreos, but these cupcakes are really where it’s at. I guess the hard-core chocolate lover that my mom has forever ingrained into me can never stray too far from the classics I grew up loving.

I have always said that my mom’s Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pies are one of my all time favorites. The gooey filling gets me every single time.

INGREDIENTS :

BOURBON CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

• 1 cup bourbon*
• 1 cup canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup greek yogurt
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

PECAN PIE FILLING

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:

• 1/4 cup butter 1/2 stick
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter softened, 1 stick
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract divided
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cup finely chopped raw pecans + 18 whole pecans

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard cupcake pans with 18 liners.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the bourbon, canola oil, eggs, greek yogurt and sugar with an electric mixer.
3. .......................
4. ...........................
5. .................................

for full recipes : www.halfbakedharvest.com

Share this post