TEXAS SHEET CAKE CUPCAKES

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Turn a classic Texas Sheet Cake into bourbon-spiked, chocolaty, pecan-topped cupcakes.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
Pecan halves for garnish, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Place paper baking cups in 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and salt with whisk. Set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, the water and 3 tablespoons baking cocoa to boiling. Remove from heat, and pour into flour mixture. Mix to combine. Add buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla, 2 tablespoons bourbon and the eggs; mix well to combine. Fold in chopped pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, make Icing. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa and the milk to simmering. Remove from heat; beat in powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon bourbon. Spoon warm icing over warm cupcakes. Top with pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

mario lain
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.


David Portillo
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was good.


Jacqueline Taylor
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I had some trouble getting the frosting to spread evenly, but other than that these cupcakes were great.


Ria Salih
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sunday David
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cupcakes, but these were really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was light and fluffy.


KURDISH KING
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These cupcakes are delicious! The chocolate cake is moist and the frosting is creamy and rich.


Vernon Rose
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


orwin benjamin
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Melissa Cardnas
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and vanilla. The cake is moist and the frosting is light and fluffy.


Lord Icent
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and they were easy to make.


Quay A.
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These cupcakes are so delicious! The chocolate cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and rich. I highly recommend them.


Godwin Obianusi
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for a last-minute dessert.


Hammad tariq
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! They were so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.