Bourbon Mint Julep Strawberry Shortcake with Mascarpone Topping
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Bourbon Mint Julep Strawberry Shortcake with Mascarpone Topping
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This pound cake is drizzled with a boozy bourbon whiskey butter sauce, with fresh mint and lemon zest. The end result is a moist, rich, decadent dessert with a light mint flavor to compliment the butter sauce infused in the cake.
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
Bourbon Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup powder sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime or lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons bourbon whiskey
Mascarpone Topping:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
Filling:
- 32 ounces strawberries sliced
- 4 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. In a separate smaller bowl, combine buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, and beat at low speed.
- Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then increase to medium speed until combined – don’t over beat the batter. Pour into prepared pan and smooth evenly around pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Use a toothpick to test for doneness.
Bourbon Butter Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine powder sugar, butter, and water. Stir until melted. Do not boil. Remove from heat, continuing to stir for 2 minutes. Then stir in bourbon.
- When cake is done and still warm from the oven, use a skewer to poke holes around the top of the cake. Pour bourbon butter sauce evenly over top of the cake. Let cake cool to room temperature.
Topping:
- Combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, and whipping cream. Beat until smooth.
Filling:
- Combine strawberries and sugar and refrigerate.
Serve:
- Slice cake in the pan or use 3 to 4-inch circles for round servings. In a serving dish add a dollop of mascarpone topping, place cake, top with strawberries and more mascarpone topping. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
Notes
- If you cannot find mascarpone, use full-fat softened cream cheese instead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
476mg
(20%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
1089IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 476mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 1089IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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