CREME DE MENTHE CUPCAKES

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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons white (clear) creme de menthe
Green paste food coloring
FROSTING:
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons white (clear) creme de menthe
Green paste food coloring

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.

Joshua Hearn
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These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Ertugrul Ghazi
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I love how these cupcakes look. They're so festive and elegant.


Diego Kayuna
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These cupcakes are the perfect gift for a friend or family member who loves chocolate and mint.


Rrrr Ddee
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Dustin Parker
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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
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Anthony marvellous
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These cupcakes are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth. They're rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


MilkaToca
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I love the chocolate and mint combination in these cupcakes. It's so classic and delicious.


Lunghelo Mabasa
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and not too small.


Dineo Pikini
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I made these cupcakes with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They loved helping me decorate them.


suvidh and sriyansh
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These cupcakes are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Declean Duah
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cupcakes without any problems. They turned out great!


Md sugon Mia
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These cupcakes are so pretty! I love the green frosting and the chocolate sprinkles.


Jagger Hale
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.


Jon Cowart
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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
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These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a St. Patrick's Day party! They're festive and delicious.


bob of bob
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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
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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
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The frosting was especially popular.


saleem jattak
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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!