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Sake Bomb Cupcakes

Beer cupcakes with sake buttercream frosting
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the cupcakes

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 bottle dark beer such as Guinness

For the frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/3 cup sake

Instructions

  • Follow the directions for preparing yellow cake mix, substituting water and/or milk with beer. Bake according to directions for cupcakes. Allow cupcakes to cool for at least 10 minutes before frosting.
  • While cupcakes are baking, using an electric beater, beat melted butter until creamy and foamy. Mix in sake. Slowly add in confectioner's sugar, one cup at a time. Let frosting sit for at least 10 minutes to become stiff.
  • Use a piping kit (I used Wilton's 1M tip) to frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Most of the beer flavors evaporate during the baking process, but darker beers will retain a decent beer taste.