We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these impressive mascarpone-frosted cupcakes. -Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mint extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and creme de menthe, beating well after each addition. Transfer 2 cups batter to a separate bowl. Mix food coloring paste into remaining batter., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a #12 round tip. Spoon the batters alternately into bag. Pipe batter into 12 paper-lined muffin cups until three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, stir the mascarpone and whipping cream together until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and creme de menthe; stir until blended. Transfer half the frosting to a separate bowl and mix food coloring paste into remaining frosting. Stir each portion vigorously until stiff peaks form (do not overmix)., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a #12 round tip. Spoon the frostings alternately into the bag. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Joshua Hearn
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Ertugrul Ghazi
[email protected]I love how these cupcakes look. They're so festive and elegant.
Diego Kayuna
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect gift for a friend or family member who loves chocolate and mint.
Rrrr Ddee
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Dustin Parker
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover creme de menthe. I always have a bottle in my fridge, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it.
Rashad Lyons
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Anthony marvellous
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth. They're rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
MilkaToca
[email protected]I love the chocolate and mint combination in these cupcakes. It's so classic and delicious.
Lunghelo Mabasa
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and not too small.
Dineo Pikini
[email protected]I made these cupcakes with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They loved helping me decorate them.
suvidh and sriyansh
[email protected]These cupcakes are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Declean Duah
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cupcakes without any problems. They turned out great!
Md sugon Mia
[email protected]These cupcakes are so pretty! I love the green frosting and the chocolate sprinkles.
Jagger Hale
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.
Jon Cowart
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and she loved them! She said they were the best cupcakes she's ever had.
Tamha Chohan
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a St. Patrick's Day party! They're festive and delicious.
bob of bob
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of creme de menthe, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The frosting was subtle and not too overpowering.
Sajjad Zawar
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make! I was able to whip them up in no time. They're also very affordable to make, which is always a plus.
Neil Matthew
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The frosting was especially popular.
saleem jattak
[email protected]These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! The creme de menthe frosting was perfectly minty and sweet, and the chocolate cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again!