Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon mint extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup bourbon

Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 to 4 drops green food coloring

Equipment Muffin Tin, Electric Stand Mixer, Pastry Bag, Large Star Tip

Steps

1. 1

   Line 18 muffin cups with liners and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.

3. 3

   Use an electric mixer to beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and mint extract until creamy.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs one at a time.

5. 5

   Combine milk and bourbon in a large liquid measuring cup. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk mixture in 2 additions.

6. 6

   Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

7. 7

   To make frosting, beat butter, vanilla extract, mint extract, and bourbon until creamy.

8. 8

   Beat in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and green food coloring.

9. 9

   Fill piping bag with frosting and pipe it on the cupcakes.

Notes