Creme De Menthe Cupcakes

Who can resist the allure of a freshly baked cupcake? And when it comes to creating treats that are as delightful to the eyes as they are to the taste buds, these Creme De Menthe Cupcakes take the cake! Bursting with refreshing minty goodness and a creamy sweetness that's simply irresistible, these cupcakes are a testament to the art of baking at its finest. The best part? They are super easy to make!

 At the heart of these delicious treats lies the secret to their irresistible flavor profile: Amoretti Creme De Menthe Extract. This premium extract infuses each cupcake with the vibrant essence of crisp mint liqueur, delivering a refreshing burst of flavor that invigorates the senses. With its natural ingredients and highly concentrated formula, this extract ensures that every bite is infused with pure, authentic flavor. 

 The addition of Amoretti's Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream Compound gives these cupcakes a rich and creamy sweetness that perfectly balances the refreshing minty notes of the cupcakes. With its versatile nature and bake-proof stability, it effortlessly enhances the flavor profile of these delectable treats, making each bite a dream come true. 

 The frosting on these cupcakes are as beautiful as they are delicious! This rich and stable buttercream is perfect for piping and features more of the delicious Amoretti Creme De Menthe Extract and is colored with Amoretti Natural Green Food Coloring. With this food coloring, you can achieve a stunning hue of green that is as beautiful as it is guilt-free. Made with natural ingredients, this food coloring allows you to create vibrant and eye-catching frosting without any artificial additives. So go ahead, indulge in the beauty of these cupcakes, knowing that every swirl of frosting is a celebration of natural flavors and colors.

 Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner party or just in need of a midweek pick-me-up, these Creme De Menthe Cupcakes are here to add a touch of magic to any occasion. Treat yourself to a little slice of heaven today and experience the joy of indulging in these delightful cupcakes. After all, life is too short not to savor every delicious moment!

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 tsp. Amoretti® Creme De Menthe Extract
• 3 tbs. Amoretti® Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream Compound
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Buttercream

• 1 cup softened butter
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. milk
• 1 tsp Amoretti® Creme De Menthe Extract
• 1/2 tsp. Amoretti® Natural Green Food Coloring

Directions

Cupcakes

1. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Using a hand or stand mixer, cream together your eggs and sugar until combined and then add in your softened butter, Amoretti® Creme De Menthe Extract and Amoretti® Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream Compound and mix until completely combined. 
3. In a seperate bowl, mix together your flour, baking powder and salt.
4. Alternating with the milk, add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture in 3 increments. Mix until just incorporated. 
5. Scoop the batter into your lined cupcake tin filling each one up to about 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 17-20 minutes.
6. Once done, let sit for 2 minutes and then remove cupcakes from the tin and set aside to cool.

Buttercream

1. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. 
2. Add in your powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix on low until completely combined.
3. Add in your Amoretti® Creme De Menthe Extract and milk then mix until combined. 
4. Seperate half of the frosting and put it into a piping bag then set aside.
5. Add the Amoretti® Natural Green Food Coloring to the half of the frosting still in the bowl and mix until combined, then add that half into a different piping bag.
6. To create the swirl effect, place a piece of plastic wrap on your counter and pipe a line of each alternating between the two colors onto  the plastic wrap until you run out of frosting.
7. Roll the plastic wrap up and seal the ends. Cut one of your sealed ends and place it into a large piping bag with your perfered piping tip. 
8. Pipe the frosting on to your cupcakes.
9. Serve and enjoy!