Lapsang Souchong Cupcakes

Tea-scented cupcakes topped with a sophisticated whisky buttercream icing and finished with a dusting of fine dark chocolate.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 380.2 kcals 9124.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 52.4 grams 1256.4 grams
Fat 17.7 grams 425.2 grams
Protein 2.5 grams 59.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
24 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Vanilla Extract
Good quality
100
g
Dark Chocolate
Finely grated, to decorate
Dairy
250
ml
Milk
Semi-skimmed or skimmed
220
g
Butter
Unsalted
2
piece
Eggs
Large free-range
230
g
Butter
Unsalted, at room temperature
120
ml
Milk
Semi-skimmed
GrainsCereals
Liquids
3
tbsp
Whisky
Plus extra to taste
Other

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line two 12-hole cupcake trays.
  • Boil milk in a saucepan, remove from heat, add teabags, and steep for 30 minutes.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light, then beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Sift flours and gradually alternative adding flour and tea-infused milk into the butter mixture.
  • Divide batter into cases and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until springy.
  • Cool on a wire rack until cold.
  • Beat frosting butter, milk, vanilla, and icing sugar until smooth, then stir in whisky.
  • Pipe buttercream onto cupcakes and decorate with grated dark chocolate.