Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe

Datz Restaurant Group
By Dough

The next-best thing to an ice-cold mint julep at the Derby is one of these Mint Julep Cupcakes, and our friends at Dough in Tampa, Florida did not disappoint. This soft cupcake recipe combines everything you love about the classic cocktail – peppermint and bourbon – and turns it into a delectable, handheld treat. This recipe is perfect for your Kentucky Derby party, and is topped with a thick mint-and-bourbon buttercream (seriously!). With a moist interior and oh-so-sweet exterior, this green treat will be the focal point of your dessert table. Top off your piped cupcakes with a sprig of mint for a fresh, festive touch.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/8 cup bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon meringue powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 cup bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring

How to Make It

Step 1

FOR CUPCAKES: Whisk together dry ingredients, except for the sugar.

Step 2

Beat the eggs and sugar together until foamy. While mixing slowly, add ½ of the dry ingredients mixture to the eggs. Then add the rest of the dry ingredients mixture, as well as the remaining ingredients (up to powdered sugar).

Step 3

Scoop into cupcake liners, about ⅔ full. Bake at 325°F until the cakes are springy on top.

Step 4

FOR FROSTING: In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter in a small stand mixer fitted with a paddle on low speed. Add the bourbon, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.

Step 5

Beat on low to medium speed until desired creaminess is achieved. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

Dough; Tampa, Florida

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