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Perfect Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe with Easy Bourbon Peach Buttercream Frosting

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These cupcakes combine the refreshing flavor of mint juleps with a boozy bourbon peach buttercream frosting, perfect for summer parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh peach puree
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: small mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. Mix in the bourbon, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped fresh mint leaves.
  7. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour. Mix gently after each addition.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Remove cupcakes from the tin and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before frosting.
  11. To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, then slowly mix in the fresh peach puree, bourbon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  13. Beat until light and fluffy, adjusting sweetness or consistency as needed.
  14. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
  15. Garnish with small mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Be gentle when folding in fresh mint leaves to avoid bitterness. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Chill frosting if too soft before piping. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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Keywords: mint julep cupcakes, bourbon peach buttercream, summer cupcakes, Kentucky Derby dessert, boozy frosting, fresh mint cupcakes

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