Rum Fudge Fruitcake Cupcakes Recipes

HOLIDAY FRUIT CUPCAKES WITH RUM BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 28 regular-size muffin cups. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and rum extract. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and 1 1/4 cups milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in dried fruit and pecans.
• Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
• Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In large bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in rum and 3 tablespoons milk. Gradually beat in enough remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make frosting smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Decorate with dried fruit and pecans.

FRUITCAKE COOKIES WITH RUM GLAZE

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in pecans, ginger and orange peel., Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in fruit mixture., Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape 2 tablespoons of dough into balls; toss in sugar to coat lightly. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until golden brown and just set, 11-13 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cookies.

RUM FUDGE FRUITCAKE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 170°F Line a 12 holed muffin tray with cupcake liners.
• Melt butter and chocolate over a double boiler and mix till smooth.
• Combine sugar and chocolate mix together ina bowl. Whisk well with electric mixer. Add in vanilla essence and mix.
• Beat eggs in 1 at a time till each egg is fully incorporated. Finally add in flour and mix well. Fold in mixed fruit.
• Fill each cupcake liner 1/2 the way full ONLY.
• Bake for 23 minutes Let cool thoroughly.
• Prepare GANACHE. Bring cream to a boil. Add in chocolate and butter. Mix well till smooth and glossy. Add in rum. Let cool.
• Fill the remaining cavity of the cupcake liner with ganache. Sprinkle whatever you like before the ganache sets.
• Let set in the fridge.

SPICED RUM FRUITCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°. Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides of pan; grease and set aside., In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the walnuts, dates, cherries and mangoes; toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar and 1/2 cup rum until blended; stir into fruit mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes. Slowly pour remaining rum over cake. Cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool, dry place overnight. Cut with a serrated knife.

BUTTER RUM FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix the sugar,milk and butter in a saucepan and cook to soft ball stage or to 236 degrees,stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and add chocolate pieces,marshmallow cream,rum flavoring,walnuts and pecans.
• Beat until chocolate is melted and well blended and pour into buttered 9x9x2 inch pan.
• Cull and cut into squares.