MINT JULEP CUPCAKES

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This recipe was on GE Appliances site. It is a perfect Derby recipe, and for those of us in the South, it's good for anytime. Enjoy. Don't let the ingredient list scare you away. easy and most of it is in your pantry right now.

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c butter
2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp mint extract
4 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c milk
3/4 c burbon(or whiskey)
1/4 c clear creme de menthe
BOURBON AND MINT FROSTING
1 c butter, room temperature
1/3 c burbon (or whiskey)
1/4 c clear creme de menthe
dash of salt
4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350. Place 36 liners in cupcake pans.
  • 2. Whisk salt, baking powder and 1 3/4 cups of the flour. Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and extracts in a large mixing bowl until creamy (make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.) Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Add the milk and liquors to the batter, then the rest of the flour (1 cup). Mix as little as possible until the batter comes together.
  • 3. Fill paper lined cupcake pan with large ice cream scoop. Bake for about 18 minutes, or until toothpick comes out of center clean. Let cool. Brush tops of cupcakes with some extra bourbon (or whiskey).
  • 4. FROSTING Beat butter until light in color and fluffy. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time until paste like consistency. Add bourbon and crème de menthe and salt. (You can add powdered sugar if needed for frosting consistency.) Frost cupcakes. Garnish with fresh mint or chocolate as desired.

Muhidur Rahman
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These cupcakes are so delicious! The mint flavor is perfect and the cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Afsar Ara
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sheraz Qasim
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These cupcakes are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they look festive, and they taste delicious. I highly recommend them!


Rezwan Bhuiyan
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I'm not a fan of mint, but I loved these cupcakes. The mint flavor is very subtle and it doesn't overpower the other flavors. The cupcakes are also very moist and fluffy.


Irfan Kakar
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover mint. I had a bunch of mint from my garden that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to make these cupcakes. They turned out great!


Enrique Chicas
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I'm always looking for new and unique cupcake recipes, and these mint julep cupcakes definitely fit the bill. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Believe Celestine
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I made these cupcakes for a Kentucky Derby party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the festive green color and the delicious mint flavor.


Madison Amaro
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I love the unique flavor of these cupcakes. The mint and bourbon complement each other perfectly.


Aya Slo
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These cupcakes are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the mint flavor is so invigorating.


Fiza Qadir
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make. I followed the recipe step-by-step and they turned out perfect. My friends and family loved them!


Junaid Sahib
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh mint from my garden.


Arya Universal
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but these cupcakes were surprisingly delicious. The mint flavor is very mild and the cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again!


HM Sakil
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I made these cupcakes for my Derby party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive green color.


Ashraf Muyugu
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I've been a fan of mint juleps for years, so I was excited to try these cupcakes. They didn't disappoint! The mint flavor is subtle and refreshing, and the cupcakes are perfectly moist. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mazharalikhan Khan
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These cupcakes are fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I highly recommend them!


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