Fig and Whiskey Cupcakes
I just picked the last of the figs from the tree and decided to make some into cupcakes. After some experimentation, I came up with a rich, moist cupcake. The whiskey adds complementary flavor to strong spices such as cinnamon and clove and adds a lot of complexity.
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
Directions
Cook's Note:
Because I want the cream cheese to be the dominant flavor, I do not use butter for this frosting. Crisco(R) (or any vegetable shortening) has a neutral flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
589 calories; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 80.8g; fat 26.1g; cholesterol 34.6mg; sodium 263.5mg.
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