Peach Bourbon Cupcakes with Peach Buttercream

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CUPCAKES:

box yellow cake mix

large eggs

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

1 cup

peach nectar or water

1/2 cup

brown sugar

2 cups

freeze-dried peaches, ground to a fine powder in a food processor

1 can

peach halves, drained

2 tbsp

bourbon, optional but recommended

FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, softened

1 tbsp

bourbon

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

freeze-dried peaches, ground to a fine powder in the food processor

1/4 cup

heavy whipping cream

&1/2 -4 cups confectioners' sugar

Fresh peach slices for garnish