Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey Cupcakes

5 from 7 votes

These Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey Cupcakes are the perfect way to create a boozy treat!

Prep Time25

Cook Time20

Total Time1 15

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 1046kcal

Preheat oven 350 °F (177 °C) degrees and place the cupcake liners into the muffin/cupcake pan
Using a standing mixer or hand beater, beat until combined the cake mix, eggs, milk and butter until combined and smooth
Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling about ¾ way full
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the cupcakes are a light golden brown shade
Remove and allow to cool on the counter for 15 minutes
Using a fork, gently pierce the top of the cupcakes a few times
Pour the Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey into a small bowl
Carefully submerge the top of the cupcakes into the whiskey for a few seconds
Gently lift the cupcake out of the whiskey and lightly shake any drips off the cupcake
Place onto a cookie sheet and allow the remaining whiskey to soak into the cupcakes
Using a standing mixer, beat the butter until soft and smooth
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until combined, smooth and holds a peak
Scoop the frosting into a piping bag
Once the cupcakes have soaked in the whisky, you can start frosting
Combine the red, white, and blue sprinkles into a bowl
Using the piping bag, pipe a thick ring of frosting around the top of the cupcakes
Carefully dip the frosting into the sprinkles and use your hands to completely coat the frosting
Use the piping bag again and pipe a dollop of frosting into the center
Place an American flag and star pick into the frosting
Place the mini pipette into the frosting as well