Adult beverages help make grown-up desserts

The options for alcohol-infused frostings are limitless. Coconut can be a divisive ingredient among younger crowds, so consider using your adults-only gathering as a chance to indulge by topping your coconut cake with a coconut rum frosting. Alternatively, you could incorporate a splash of bourbon into your frosting and garnish with mint leaves to evoke the essence of a mint julep.
Ina Garten had a similar concept in mind when she crafted her ideal pound cake recipe. She incorporates Cognac and lemon zest into her vanilla cake, reminiscent of the flavors found in a Sidecar cocktail. You can replicate this idea by mixing Cognac, lemon zest, and vanilla into your frosting to enhance any cake or cupcake.
Likewise, consider adding high-quality bourbon to your next batch of vanilla frosting to introduce a deeper, smokier caramel note from the vanilla. Bailey's is another delightful addition that works wonderfully in rich, dense chocolate cakes. Just as espresso powder enhances deeply chocolate desserts, Bailey's (or coffee-flavored Kahlúa) will add a layer of complexity to your chocolate frosting's taste.
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