Well BS’ers it looks like I’ve been challenged to another ‘Iron Chef’ recipe – to make Dr. Pepper flavoured cupcakes for a pregnant lady at work whose had non-stop cravings for DP. So L, these cupcakes are for you and the soon-to-be-Dr.Pepper’s-Number-One-Fan. All the best in the last few days of your pregnancy and can’t wait to meet the little turk! Let’s get to the recipe….
For the cake batter, I once again went back to the reliable Saucy Sprinkle’s basic cupcake recipe, but this time, substituted Dr. Pepper for the water:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of Dr. Pepper
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 kg bag+ of Icing Sugar
- 2 tbsp Dr. Pepper
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp Maraschino cherry juice
- dashes/to taste: finely, finely, finely, finely ground pepper
- dashes/to taste: nutmeg
- dashes/to taste: ginger
- dashes/to taste: grated liquorice pipes
- dashes/to taste: lemon juice
- dashes/to taste: apple flavouring
- Dr. Pepper Reduction (bring 2 cups of Dr.Pepper and 1 cup of sugar to boil and reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes) – add to taste
**UPDATE** It seems that some people are having trouble with the reduction (they can be tricky!), when you are making your icing, and have completed the reduction, carefully add it into the icing. If you add too much, your icing may end up being too runny, so slowly add, and stop once you have reached your desired consistency. Drizzle the rest of the reduction over your cupcakes like in the photos! If the reduction scares you, it’s perfectly okay to omit it, the cupcakes will still taste awesome!
I do these except use A&w root beer or any brand of root beer will do.
Would be so awesome if someone made the icing and kept track of measurements so we don’t have to guess with dashes
i just made the reduction but wasnt going to use it until tomorrow….should i leave it at room temp or in the fridge? thanks for sharing all these great recipes 🙂
You’re welcome! The reduction should be made at the time of the cupcakes, but if you want to make it ahead of time, don’t let it get too thick and it should be okay at room temperature. The reduction is always optional as well – just boosts the flavour a bit!
Carlene
I am an exhibits intern at the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, TX. I am gathering Dr Pepper recipes for use in a display. Is it okay if I include your recipe? Thank you.
Hi Sarah,
Shoot us an email at [email protected] so we can talk more of the details. We are definitely interested but just want to chat more! 🙂
Carlene & Bob