Best 2 Holiday Fruit Cupcakes With Rum Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the enticing holiday fruit cupcakes topped with a velvety rum buttercream frosting. This delightful treat is sure to add a touch of festive cheer to any gathering. The cupcakes are moist and bursting with the vibrant flavors of mixed fruits, while the rum buttercream frosting elevates the experience with its smooth, creamy texture and a hint of aromatic rum. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to create these delightful holiday fruit cupcakes that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY FRUIT CUPCAKES WITH RUM BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Enjoy the flavor of fruitcake in a terrific, tender cupcake. Topped with rum frosting, it's a perfect holiday dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
5 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons rum extract
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped sweetened dried pineapple
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Additional dried apricots, pineapple, cherries or cranberries
Additional pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 28 regular-size muffin cups. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and rum extract. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and 1 1/4 cups milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in dried fruit and pecans.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in rum and 3 tablespoons milk. Gradually beat in enough remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make frosting smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Decorate with dried fruit and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1 g

DRUNKEN BUTTER RUM CUPCAKES



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An absolutely sinful cupcake that is perfect for grownup parties. Worth the extra effort by every bit!

Provided by Meghan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1 (18 1/2 ounce) box butter recipe cake mix (or yellow if you cant find it)
1 3/4 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix (about half a standard packet)
4 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup whole milk, cold
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup dark rum
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark rum
16 ounces confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons dark rum, plus up to 2 tablespoons more, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Line muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Toast pecan and coconut over medium heat in a dry skillet for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Combine all cake ingredients in a large stainless steel bowl. Beat for 2 minutes on high with electric mixer. Stir in pecans and coconut flake mixture reserving about 1/3 cup for garnishing later.
  • Pour batter into prepared cups.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out of center completely clean.
  • Place on a cooling rack. Prick top of cupcakes with toothpick. ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY.
  • For glaze:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the rum and sugar.
  • Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining 1/4 cup of rum.
  • For Frosting:.
  • Before starting, place your stainless steel bowl and the arms for mixer into the freezer, for about 5 minutes. The cold bowl and arms form stiffer peaks in your frosting.
  • In large bowl, with mixer at medium-low speed, beat sugar, butter, vanilla, and 4 tablespoons rum until blended.
  • Increase speed to medium-high; beat until light and fluffy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.
  • Beat in more rum as needed for desire consistency for frosting.
  • To finish cupcakes:.
  • Dip tops of cupcakes into Butter Rum Glaze and allow excess to drop off before placing back down. This part can get a bit messy.
  • Pipe on dollops of frosting, I usually leave some of the cupcake showing cause the glaze is so shiny and pretty.
  • Drizzle a small amount of remaining drizzle over top of frosting. Sprinkle with remaining pecan and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 52.3, Sodium 227.5, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 39.4, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Use fresh fruit: Fresh fruit will give your cupcakes the best flavor. If you can't find fresh fruit, you can use frozen or canned fruit, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners no more than 2/3 full: This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing when they bake.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These holiday fruit cupcakes with rum buttercream frosting are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits and flavors. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these cupcakes a try!

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