Mmmmm Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes. I'm a fan of Baileys Irish Cream any time of year, but there's something about Baileys Irish Cream around St. Patrick's Day that's extra appealing.
How about a little boozy baking for St. Patty's Day with these delectable Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes—chocolate cupcakes made with Baileys Irish Cream finished with slightly spiked Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream frosting? Absolutely divine.
Enjoy these Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes for the holiday!
Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
- In a bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk to combine.
- Add milk, Baileys Irish Cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined.
- Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water
- Beat on high speed for about 1 minute.
- Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into cupcake liners and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes before frosting.
- Baileys Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1/8 tsp. of salt
- 3 cups (330g) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp. Baileys Irish Cream
Directions
- Cream butter and salt until fluffy.
- Mix in 1 cup of the powdered sugar, then stir in Baileys Irish Cream.
- Mix in remaining powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Pipe onto cool cupcakes using the desired decorating tip.
Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes
These delectable Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes—chocolate cupcakes made with Baileys Irish Cream finished with slightly spiked Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream frosting—are perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp. Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350º F.
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Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
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In a bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Whisk to combine.
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Add milk, Baileys Irish Cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined.
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Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water
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Beat on high speed for about 1 minute.
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Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into cupcake liners and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into cupcake liners and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes before frosting.
Frosting Directions
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Cream butter and salt until fluffy.
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Mix in 1 cup of the powdered sugar, then stir in Baileys Irish Cream.
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Mix in remaining powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
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Pipe onto cool cupcakes using desired decorating tip.
Since you liked these Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes, you'll probably like these Baileys Irish Cream Truffles, too!
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Hannah C says
Wow. These look beyond amazing. My mouth is watering.
vickie couturier says
oh my goodness that looks and sounds so good
joy person says
these look and sound amazing! I guess I’ll be making this for girls night! Yum!
G K says
These are the perfect adult version of a dessert. I’m sure I’ll love these.
Tamra Phelps says
Oh, those look great & the recipe sounds really good. I need to try those.
ellen beck says
I m a huge fan of Baileys, it is one of the few alcohol things I will drink. I use it in coffee when I have a cold and it works (try it) Hubby likes Baileys too. The cupcakes sound delicious, I would try them!
Tammy catterton says
wow I got to try this recipe thanks for sharing it so yummy
Ann says
Hello,
Theses cupcakes look awesome! Just what I was looking for to bring to a St. Paddy’s Day party.
Question: how many cupcakes does this recipe make?
Thanks so much:)
Jana says
About 2 dozen, depending on how full you make the cups.
Claire says
I baked mini-cupcakes and it made about 75. There was only enough frosting to frost about half of them, generously but not as extreme as in the photos. I sprinkled them with mini chocolate chips. They were delish.
Michelle says
Is this something that the alcohol burns off and children can eat or is it strictly for adults?
Jana says
That is a super good question! In the cupcakes, it cooks out. The frosting isn’t cooked, so frosting I would not serve to kids. You could make these with a different frosting for kids, though, if you wanted to make an adult and a kid batch.
Kerri says
I baked these for St. Patrick’s Day and they turned out absolutely perfect! I live at 6800 feet so my cupcakes always want to sink in once I pull them out of the oven so I was thrilled that I nailed the altitude adjustments on my first try. I subtracted 3 tablespoons of sugar, and used 1 teaspoon of bakibg powder and 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda. I also used melted butter in place of the oil.
stacey says
OMG! these sound and look amazing
Cindy says
They look amazing, I would like to know how many this recipe yields?
Jana says
About 2 dozen, depending on how full you make the cups.
Cindy says
Thank you
Kamela Kern says
Yummmm!!! Girls’ weekend treats are here!
Jessica Holoka says
I love all things Bailey’s! I bet these cupcakes are amazing!
Courtney says
I want to make these, but if I do, I’d eat them all myself! They look so good!
Bekah says
Oooh, I’ll have to surprise the hubby with these sometime.