Side Pannel
Mint Julep Cupcakes
Ingredients List
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 6 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon mint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sour cream
- ~~~~~~~ Mint Julep Frosting ~~~~~~~
- 2 sticks of butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 4 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 - 4 tablespoons milk
- green food coloring
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the bourbon, vanilla and mint; mix well. Add the flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream (batter will be thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups with 1/4 cup of batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Mint Julep Frosting
Beat butter, bourbon, mint, and salt until smooth. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach desired consistency. Add drops of green food coloring until you reach desired color.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the bourbon, vanilla and mint; mix well. Add the flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream (batter will be thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups with 1/4 cup of batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Mint Julep Frosting
Beat butter, bourbon, mint, and salt until smooth. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach desired consistency. Add drops of green food coloring until you reach desired color.
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