Whiskey Fig Cupcakes

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Whiskey Fig Cupcakes.

1. Step 1

   In a bowl, soak the chopped figs in whiskey for at least 30 minutes to enhance their flavor.

2. Step 2

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

3. Step 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cream of tartar, and ground cloves.

4. Step 4

   In another bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the white sugar, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg and mix well. Then, incorporate the buttermilk and vanilla extract into the mixture.

5. Step 5

   Set aside 1 tablespoon of the fig and whiskey mixture for the frosting, and fold the remaining figs into the batter. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Step 6

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. Step 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks for about 30 minutes.

8. Step 8

   For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and shortening in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until smooth. Add vanilla extract and slowly drizzle in the reserved fig mixture, mixing until well combined.

9. Step 9

   Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake.