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Moonshine Sweet Tea Cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes infused with the flavor of sweet tea and a hint of moonshine.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcake Batter

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup strong brewed sweet tea
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Moonshine Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon moonshine
  • 2 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract, sweet tea, and milk.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, moonshine, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the moonshine frosting.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cupcakes, Moonshine, Sweet Tea
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