Best 2 Dark Stormy Cupcakes Recipes

Indulge in the tropical delight of Dark and Stormy Cupcakes, a harmonious blend of zesty ginger and tangy lime flavors. These cupcakes are a culinary journey inspired by the iconic Dark and Stormy cocktail. Discover how to craft these delectable treats with two tantalizing variations: a classic Dark and Stormy Cupcake and a Gluten-Free Dark and Stormy Cupcake. Each cupcake is a symphony of flavors, featuring a moist and fluffy ginger cake, a luscious lime buttercream frosting, and a drizzle of spiced rum glaze. Whether you prefer the traditional or gluten-free version, these cupcakes promise an explosion of taste that will transport your senses to a Caribbean paradise.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DARK & STORMY CUPCAKES

Dark & Stormy Cupcakes image

Make and share this Dark & Stormy Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup ginger beer
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons dark rum or 2 teaspoons rum flavoring
1 egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons mccormick ground roasted ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
2 egg whites
3 inches knob ginger, sliced
1 pinch salt

Steps:

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DARK AND STORMY APPLE CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Dark and Stormy Apple Cupcakes Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by KatrinaB

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

Cupcakes
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons King Arthur unbleached cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups peeled, cored and chopped Macintosh apples
1 small lime
Frosting
1 stick room temperature salted butter
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon dark rum
1 teaspoon lime juice

Steps:

Preheat oven 350 degrees Cupcakes In a medium sized bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg. Set aside. In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. On lowest speed add egg and vanilla until incorporated. Next, peel, core and finely chop apples. Zest one lime, cut in half and squeeze the juice of half the lime (reserve other half for frosting). Mix the lime zest and lime juice with apples. Pour apples in to the mixer and mix to incorporate. Slowly add dry ingredients scraping down the sides. Spoon batter in to lined cupcake pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely. Frosting Using a hand or stand mixer beat butter adding small amounts (about 1/4 cup) of powdered sugar at a time. Beat frosting until creamy. Finally, beat the vanilla, rum and reserved lime juice in to frosting. Spoon frosting in to a piping bag and frost cupcakes. Yields 12 cupcakes

Tips:

Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger provides a more intense flavor than ground ginger. If you don't have fresh ginger on hand, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of ground ginger for every 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger called for in the recipe.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dense cupcakes. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Use a cupcake liner: Cupcake liners help the cupcakes bake evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan. If you don't have cupcake liners, you can grease and flour the cupcake pan before filling it with batter.
Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cupcakes are done baking.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Dark and Stormy cupcakes are a delicious and unique twist on the classic cocktail. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special celebration. With their moist ginger cake base, creamy rum frosting, and refreshing lime glaze, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.