Rum and Raisin Cupcakes

These rum and raisin cupcakes are a great and easy recipe to make at home. If you're looking for something decadent, but not too rich, these are the perfect holiday dessert.

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Rum and raisin cupcakes are a delicious dessert. They are moist, fluffy, and sweet. They are perfect for the holiday season. The rum gives them a nice rich flavor that is made even better by the raisins.

One of the most popular desserts in the world, cupcakes are also one of the easiest to make.

A lot of people love them for how delicious they are, while others enjoy baking them to share with their friends and family. However, cupcakes are not perfect- at least not without a little bit of creativity.

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Rum and Raisin Cupcakes Recipe

These rum and raisin cupcakes are a great and easy recipe to make at home. If you're looking for something decadent, but not too rich, these are the perfect holiday dessert.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients for Rum and Raisin Cupcakes

• 4 tbsp Dark Rum
• 1/4 cup Raisins soaked overnight and drained
• 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Butter soft, sweetened
• 1/2 cup Sugar granulated
• 1 cup Cake Mix available in supermarket
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 Eggs large
• 1/4 cup Buttermilk
• as per taste Salt

How to make Rum and Raisin Cupcakes

• Combine 1 1/2 tblsp of rum, butter, sugar, cake flour, baking powder, eggs, buttermilk and salt in a bowl.
• Mix and beat well until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Add the raisins and mix well.
• Spoon the mixture into paper baking cups and place them in a muffin pans.
• Transfer the pans to a preheated oven and bake at 350F/175C for about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile mix 2 1/2 tblsp rum and brown sugar in a pan over low heat.
• Stir till the sugar dissolves and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and keep aside.
• Remove the pan from the oven and prick holes in each cake.
• Pour the rum syrup over and keep aside to cool.
• Serve.