Description
A refreshing spin on the traditional mint julep cocktail, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mint extract and bourbon, letting the flavors mingle.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Whisk well to ensure everything is combined.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped mint leaves for extra freshness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let the cake cool before dusting it with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or a bourbon-infused frosting for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg