CREME DE MENTHE CUPCAKES
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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