Devil's Food Cupcakes with Brandy Alexanders

This decadent, rich pairing is the perfect combo for a luxurious dinner party, classic cocktail party, red carpet or after party soiree. For a little caffeine perk add a touch of espresso to the Brandy Alexanders, the pick me up will have you visiting into the late evening hours.

Devil's Food Cupcakes

3 1/2 cups softened margarine
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
topping
8 oz white chocolate
2/3 cup cream cheese



directions

pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and place muffin liners in the tin. Combine margarine, sugar, eggs, baking soda, cocoa in a large bowl and, using electric whisk beat together until smooth. Using a metal spoon, fold in the sour cream. Gently spoon batter into muffin liners. Bake for 17-20 minutes. For the topping break the white chocolate into a small pieces and put into a small heat proof bowl. Set bowl over pan of boiling water, simmer on low until completely melted. Remove bowl from heat and add cream cheese, beat until well blended. Only frost the cupcakes once they have completely cooled.

Brandy Alexanders
Ingredients
1 oz. heavy cream
1 oz. creme de cacoa
1 oz. brandy

garnish
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. brown sugar



directions

Pour ingredients into cocktail mixer, add ice, and shake until well blended strain into martini glass. Muddle cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg together in a small bowl. Then sprinkle over drink as a garnish.