When life gives you dark clouds, add a little rum and whip up a batch of dark and stormy apple cupcakes! These delightful treats are bursting with the flavors of fall, with a moist apple cake base infused with warm spices, crowned with a fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting spiked with just enough dark rum to give it a little kick. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a hint of boozy warmth that makes them perfect for a cozy autumn day. So grab an apple, pour yourself a glass of rum, and let's dive into the recipe for these delicious dark and stormy apple cupcakes!
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DARK AND STORMY APPLE CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by KatrinaB
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees Cupcakes In a medium sized bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg. Set aside. In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. On lowest speed add egg and vanilla until incorporated. Next, peel, core and finely chop apples. Zest one lime, cut in half and squeeze the juice of half the lime (reserve other half for frosting). Mix the lime zest and lime juice with apples. Pour apples in to the mixer and mix to incorporate. Slowly add dry ingredients scraping down the sides. Spoon batter in to lined cupcake pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely. Frosting Using a hand or stand mixer beat butter adding small amounts (about 1/4 cup) of powdered sugar at a time. Beat frosting until creamy. Finally, beat the vanilla, rum and reserved lime juice in to frosting. Spoon frosting in to a piping bag and frost cupcakes. Yields 12 cupcakes
DARK 'N' STORMY COCKTAIL
Popular within the sailing community, the dark 'n' stormy is also the national drink of Bermuda. The simple mixture of dark rum and ginger beer makes for a great cocktail in any weather.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine rum and ginger beer in an old-fashioned glass. Add ice and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
DARK & STORMY CUPCAKES
Make and share this Dark & Stormy Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- I have been instructed by the owner of the originating blog to remove this recipe.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe apples for the best flavor.
- Be sure to peel and core the apples before using.
- You can use any type of ginger beer for this recipe, but a dark and stormy ginger beer will give the cupcakes a more intense flavor.
- If you don't have any dark and stormy ginger beer, you can use regular ginger beer and add a splash of rum.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
- Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full. The cupcakes will rise as they bake.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These dark and stormy apple cupcakes are a delicious and unique treat that are perfect for any occasion. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, with a hint of ginger and rum. The frosting is light and fluffy, and the perfect complement to the cupcakes. If you're looking for a new and exciting dessert recipe, these dark and stormy apple cupcakes are sure to please.
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