Best 3 Dark And Stormy Apple Cupcakes Recipes

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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)



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Provided by KatrinaB

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cupcakes
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons King Arthur unbleached cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups peeled, cored and chopped Macintosh apples
1 small lime
Frosting
1 stick room temperature salted butter
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon dark rum
1 teaspoon lime juice

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



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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

2 fluid ounces dark rum
4 fluid ounces ginger beer
½ cup ice

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



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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

1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup ginger beer
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons dark rum or 2 teaspoons rum flavoring
1 egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons mccormick ground roasted ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
2 egg whites
3 inches knob ginger, sliced
1 pinch salt

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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