J is for Jubilee--Cherries Jubilee Cupcakes with Vanilla Brandy Buttercream

Tonight's cupcake is Cherries Jubilee with Vanilla Brandy Buttercream Frosting. Cherries Jubilee is a classic desert with cherries, brandy and fire (that's my understanding!), so I did a spin on that for tonight's cupcakes. The cupcake is a cherry cupcake made with cherry puree, and the vanilla frosting has just a hint of Brandy. So GOOD!

The Cherry flavor in the cupcake is very subtle, so I may try to find cherry extract to add next time. But the texture is great, and the cherry is definitely there. The frosting is killer! For those of you who know me, you know I don't like alcohol, but I promise the Brandy really makes this desert come together. A cherry cupcake wouldn't be complete either without a cherry on top!

The reason I went with Jubilee for J is also for my mom Jill. Her desert of choice was anything cherry, and these cupcakes will always remind me of her because I know she would have loved them!

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Love and Thanks to you all! Good Night!