TEXAS SHEET CAKE CUPCAKES

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Turn a classic Texas Sheet Cake into bourbon-spiked, chocolaty, pecan-topped cupcakes.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
Pecan halves for garnish, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Place paper baking cups in 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and salt with whisk. Set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, the water and 3 tablespoons baking cocoa to boiling. Remove from heat, and pour into flour mixture. Mix to combine. Add buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla, 2 tablespoons bourbon and the eggs; mix well to combine. Fold in chopped pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, make Icing. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa and the milk to simmering. Remove from heat; beat in powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon bourbon. Spoon warm icing over warm cupcakes. Top with pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Yuni Tamang
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These cupcakes are amazing! I made them for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them and the adults did too. I will definitely be making them again.


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These cupcakes are absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. The pecans on top add a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cupcakes.


Kelvin Esume
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that they're not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is perfect.


Aya Abdelhamid
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out perfectly. They were moist and fluffy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The frosting was also delicious.


Razan Ji
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them. They said they were the best cupcakes they've ever had.


christina lamore
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These cupcakes are so good! I love the chocolate cake and the frosting is so creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


morat islam
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I'm not a fan of chocolate cupcakes, but these ones were actually really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy. I would definitely make them again.


Arthur Graham
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Jackson Lekishon
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Don Legardye
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These cupcakes are amazing! I love the chocolate cake and the frosting is so creamy. The pecans on top are a nice touch.


Hiyan Vai
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is perfect.


Jahid Rukon
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Pobitro Kumar
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


Faith Salyers
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These cupcakes are amazing! The chocolate cake is so moist and the frosting is so creamy. I love the way the pecans add a little crunch.


anjeline makao
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults did too. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ghaza Tco
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These cupcakes are delicious! The chocolate cake is moist and the frosting is creamy. I love the pecans on top.


Huma Rana
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I've made these cupcakes twice now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that they're not too sweet.


Marvin Segura
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These cupcakes are so good! The cake is moist and the frosting is creamy. I love the chocolate flavor.


Randy Davis
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes turned out great! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. My friends loved them!


Stephanie Bohr
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! They were moist and fluffy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The chocolate frosting was rich and decadent, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again!