GEORGE CARAMELIN: CHOCOLATE CINNAMON CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA BEAN BOURBON FROSTING, BOURBON CARAMEL SAUCE, AND CANDIED PECANS

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George Caramelin: Chocolate Cinnamon Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Bourbon Frosting, Bourbon Caramel Sauce, and Candied Pecans image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h10m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup brewed and cooled coffee
2/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup bourbon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth Balance)
1 cup pecans
1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated vegan margarine, melted (recommended: Earth Balance)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 ounces non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening (recommended: Earth Balance)
4 ounces non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth Balance)
1 pound 12 ounces powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/3 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line standard cupcake pans with 18 cupcake liners.
  • Sift the sugar, flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl. Set the bowl aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just incorporated. Add vinegar and incorporate. Do not over mix the batter.
  • Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake until a toothpick inserted into each cupcake comes out clean, 19 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
  • For the sauce: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Let boil until the mixture starts to turn brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir with a whisk. Add the bourbon and salt and continue stirring. Once the bubbling stops, add the margarine and whisk until melted and distributed. Let cool completely and pour into a clean squirt bottle.
  • For the pecans: In a large bowl, toss the pecans with the melted margarine until all the pecans are coated. In a separate bowl, mix the cinnamon, sugar, and sea salt. Toss into the pecan mixture and coat evenly. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure the pecans are not overlapping. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the shortening and margarine until completely combined. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure that all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. On low speed, slowly add the sugar a little at a time. Once the sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla paste and bourbon and mix on low until the liquids are incorporated. Scrape the bottom of the bowl and mix on medium-high speed until all the ingredients are combined and the frosting is fluffy, about 2 minutes. Put the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • To assemble: With a plastic drinking straw or a small paring knife, make holes in the center of each cupcake. Squeeze the bourbon caramel sauce into the center of the cupcake until filled but not overflowing, about 1 tablespoon per cupcake. Pipe a dollop of vanilla bean bourbon frosting onto of each cupcake. Drizzle the top with more bourbon caramel sauce and sprinkle with candied pecans to garnish.

Kynnedi McWilliams
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and bourbon.


Srms Sherien
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I'm going to make these cupcakes for my next party.


Sihab Hosan
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This recipe looks delicious!


Shahinur Alom
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


siwelile zulu
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These cupcakes are also a great way to impress your friends and family.


blessing john
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover chocolate.


Shekh Abdurrazzak
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I would definitely make these cupcakes again!


Pied Piper
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These cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion!


Wasim Baloch67
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These cupcakes were a bit dry.


Mylee Mendez
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for me.


Jeet Bonik
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I loved the frosting on these cupcakes!


Charmaine Kandenge
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great!


Namutebi Rovis
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These cupcakes were delicious! The chocolate and cinnamon flavors were perfect together. The frosting was also very good. I would definitely make these again.


Matome Nimrod
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would definitely make the frosting again, but I would try a different cupcake recipe.


Sohan Miya
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The frosting was a little runny, but it still tasted delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Tony Cunningham
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The frosting was very rich and creamy. I think I would have liked them better if the frosting had been less sweet.


Choton Das
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


GEORGE MRIHE
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These cupcakes are divine! The combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and bourbon is heavenly. The frosting is also amazing - it's so smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again!