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.

Amir Osama
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These cupcakes were a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make them again!


Sajid shehzada
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Overall, these cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. However, the Irish cream flavor was nice and the frosting was very creamy. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Mehmood Alam
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults did too. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make these cupcakes a


Joe Hein
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These cupcakes were delicious! The Irish cream flavor was perfect and the frosting was so creamy and smooth. I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


TAPAN POKHAREL
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. The Irish cream flavor is subtle and not too overpowering. The cupcakes are also very moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this re


Lubsa Khan
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might have overbaked them. The frosting was also a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, these cupcakes were okay, but I wouldn't make them again.


terrybrass
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I'm not a huge fan of Irish cream, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good! The flavor was subtle and not too overpowering. The cupcakes were also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.


Thulaganyo Morata
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. The Irish cream flavor was nice and the frosting was very creamy. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Dante King
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults did too. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make these cupcakes a


Stephen Curtis
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These cupcakes were delicious! The Irish cream flavor was perfect and the frosting was so creamy and smooth. I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ntando Mgwali
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. The Irish cream flavor is subtle and not too overpowering. The cupcakes are also very moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this re


Ashraf Ji
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might have overbaked them. The frosting was also a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, these cupcakes were okay, but I wouldn't make them again.


ahmed Siraj
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had. The Irish cream flavor was perfect and the frosting was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again for special


mobarak hosen rakib
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very enjoyable. The Irish cream flavor was nice and the frosting was very creamy. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Sulochana Kadel
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I'm not a huge fan of Irish cream, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good! The flavor was subtle and not too overpowering. The cupcakes were also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.


GW Family With Joy
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I made these cupcakes for a St. Patrick's Day party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out beautifully.


Suman Sarker
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These cupcakes are so delicious and moist! The Irish cream flavor is perfect, and the frosting is incredibly creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these again!