As I started a new chapter of my life and career this week, I knew no other way to commemorate than with sake bombs, only this time a little more daintily in the form of cupcakes. But don’t worry, despite the rich beer cupcake and decadent sake buttercream frosting, they’re still boozy enough to get the party started. Cheers!
Sake Bomb Cupcakes
Beer cupcakes with sake buttercream frosting
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.
