The warmth of bourbon and the coolness of mint provide the perfect juxtaposition in each perfectly frosted serving. Scratch-made and full of flavor, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
PREPARED, STYLED, AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARLA WITT FORD
Mint Julep Derby Cakes
The warmth of bourbon and the coolness of mint provide the perfect juxtaposition in each perfectly frosted serving. Scratch-made and full of flavor, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ¾ cups flour
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure mint extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup bourbon
Frosting
- 1 cup butter softened
- 5 –6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure mint extract
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
To make cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Line two 12-cup cupcake tins with liners and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, baking powder, and flour.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and extracts until creamy.
- Gradually add flour mixture until just combined. Add milk and bourbon.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool.
- After cakes have cooled, brush tops with bourbon.
To prepare frosting
- Whip butter until creamy. Add confectioners’ sugar.
- Mix in mint extract, bourbon, and milk slowly until frosting is thick and creamy. Add additional powdered sugar or milk if frosting is too thin or too stiff.
- Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with mint leaves.
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