My Story in Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • Blog Posts
  • My Story
  • Connect

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Buttercream

11/25/2015

1 Comment

 
That might possibly be the longest blog title that I have ever used.  I did try and cut it down but I couldn't figure out what word I could possibly eliminate. 
Chocolate?  Heck no.  Chocolate is the essence of this decadent cupcake. 
Bourbon?  No way.  Bourbon is what makes these cupcakes extra special and holiday worthy.
Pecan Pie?  Ummm No. The pecan pie filling that oozes out when you bite into the center of this cupcake is just about the best thing to ever happen to a cupcake. 
Butter Pecan Buttercream?  Never. The buttery, nutty, creamy frosting swirled on top of this cupcake is the perfect compliment to this elegant treat. 
So I guess the name stands: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Buttercream.
Picture
Add these Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes to my other Thanksgiving favorites like Apple Pie Cupcakes and Browned Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes, and you've got the perfect trifecta of Thanksgiving cupcakes. 
Picture
So for all of you looking for an extra special treat for your Thanksgiving table - allow me to share my Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcake with Butter Pecan Buttercream recipe with you. 
Picture
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Buttercream
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup sour cream

  • Pecan Pie Filling
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 batch of vanilla buttercream
1/4 cup chopped pecan pieces

Whisk together bourbon, oil and cocoa powder.

Beat eggs and sour cream in bowl of standing mixer.
Picture
Picture
Add chocolate mixer and sugar.
Combine dry ingredients.
Picture
Picture
Add to chocolate mixture.
Picture





Scoop into prepared cupcake pans.
Picture
Bake 22 minutes at 350.
Picture
Picture
Picture
Let cool.   To make filling, combine cornstarch and water in a small saucepan.
Whisk in sugar, egg, salt and corn syrup.
Picture
Picture
Bring to a boil while stirring constantly.  Cook until thickened.  (About 5 minutes)
Stir in bourbon, vanilla and pecans.  Cool in frig for at least 1 hour.
Picture
Picture
Cut a hole in the center of each cupcake. 
Picture
Fill each hole with cooled pecan pie filling.
Picture
Swirl some remaining filling into a batch of vanilla buttercream and pipe onto cupcakes.
Picture
Picture
Picture
It's a lucky Thanksgiving table that has these beautiful cupcakes on them.

Ciao!
1 Comment
Mom
11/25/2015 04:25:40 pm

I wanted to jump up from my computer, run to the kitchen and make a batch of these. I will definitely make them for our book club dessert next week.
LYF

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Like my page on facebook.

    Follow me on Instagram


    Follow Me on Pinterest

    Categories

    All
    30 Minute Meals
    30-minute-meals
    Big Green Egg Recipes
    Chocolate
    Christmas Classics
    Comfort Foods
    Crock Pot Meals
    Fall Favorites
    Healthy-choices
    Healthy-choices
    My Favorites
    Springtime Treats
    St Patrick's Day Goodies
    Summertime Specialties
    Thanksgiving Classics
    Valentine Treats
    Vegetarian
    Winter Warm Ups

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011

  • Recipe Index
  • Blog Posts
  • My Story
  • Connect