Best 5 Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delightful Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and the velvety embrace of Baileys Irish Cream. These cupcakes are a symphony of flavors, a perfect balance of indulgence and elegance. Each bite transports you to a realm of culinary bliss, leaving you enchanted by their irresistible charm. Whether you seek a delectable treat for a special occasion or simply desire a moment of pure indulgence, these Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes are the ultimate choice, ready to tantalize your taste buds and create memories that will linger.

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BAILEY'S IRISH CUPCAKES



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These sweet cakes taste just like the real thing! A fun variation of a plain cupcake. These taste great topped with whipped cream or a buttercream frosting.

Provided by Claire

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Irish Cream

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
4 egg yolks
¾ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until the butter is light and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; beat in sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, at least 5 more minutes.
  • Beat in egg yolks one at a time, mixing until each yolk is just combined before adding the next; mix in sour cream and vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Sift flour in a separate bowl with baking powder and salt.
  • Stir flour mixture into the liquid ingredients in thirds, alternating with Irish cream liqueur, until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into the lined muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cupcakes are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 154.6 mg, Sugar 16 g

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CUPCAKES



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Here's a yummy treat to help celebrate your St. Patrick's Day celebration. These from-scratch cupcakes are moist and festive! Recipe is from Woman's World.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup hot water
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/4 cup miniature chocolate chip
1 (1 lb) package confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup irish cream, such as Bailey's (or heavy cream)
1/8 teaspoon leaves green concentrated food coloring, plus additional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line 18 muffin cups with liners.
  • In bowl, mix cocoa and hot water until dissolved; reserve.
  • Melt 6 T butter; reserve.
  • In bowl, mix flour with next five ingredients.
  • Whisk in buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and cocoa mixture.
  • Stir in chips.
  • Divide among liners.
  • Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Transfer from pan to racks; cool.
  • On medium-high speed, beat remaining butter until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended.
  • Add liqueur; beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
  • Beat in 1/8 t food coloring until blended.
  • If desired, fit large star tip into pastry bag.
  • Using paintbrush starting at tip of bag, paint 2-3 lines of food coloring along inside, ending 1 inch from edge.
  • Place bag in glass; fill with frosting.
  • Pipe, or with spoon, spread frosting over cupcakes.
  • If desired, decorate with shamrocks.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH BAILEY'S CREME FROSTING



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Perfect for that St. Patrick's Day party or if you want something chocolatey and delicious!

Provided by pinkegobox

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ⅔ cups white sugar
⅔ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
¼ cup Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 drops green food coloring
3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  • Beat in white sugar, 2/3 cup butter, water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and eggs to make a smooth batter.
  • Place chocolate chips into a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons flour until the chips are coated; fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • While cupcakes are cooling, beat 1 cup butter, Irish cream liqueur, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and green food coloring with an electric mixer in a large bowl until mixture is smooth, thick, and evenly colored.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is desired consistency. Beat in more confectioners' sugar to make a stiffer frosting.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 267.2 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

IRISH CREAM CUPCAKES



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If you're looking for a grown-up cupcake, give these a try. You'll have a hard time limiting yourself to one! -Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition., Beat in applesauce and vanilla (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with liqueur, beating well after each addition., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in liqueur. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Pipe over tops of cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM FROSTING



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Make and share this Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MechaFusion

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 18-20 cupcakes, 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
3 -4 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend together cream cheese, butter, and Bailey's. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well until it's all incorporated. Use immediately. The frosting will harden in the fridge, so plan on bring it back to room temperature if you must refrigerate it before frosting the cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 65.8, Carbohydrate 21, Sugar 20.5, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and a smooth batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to incorporate air and create a tender crumb.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to prevent curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour.
  • Mix just until the ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tough cupcakes.
  • Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full to allow for rising.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the specified temperature and time, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center that comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, rich Baileys Irish Cream flavor, and creamy frosting, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are a fan of Baileys Irish Cream or just looking for a new and exciting cupcake recipe, these cupcakes are definitely worth a try.

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