Name: Baileys Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 box devil’s food cake mix; ½ cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; ¾ cup Baileys; 1 cup butter, softened; 5 cups powdered sugar; ½ cup Baileys; ¼ cup cocoa powder; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; ½ tsp. salt; Chocolate sauce, for garnish; Shaved chocolate, for garnish

Description

This recipe, “Baileys Cupcakes,” offers a decadent and boozy twist on classic chocolate cupcakes, infusing both the cake and the frosting with the rich and creamy flavor of Baileys Irish Cream

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

1 box devil’s food cake mix
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
¾ cup Baileys

For the Frosting:

1 cup butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
½ cup Baileys
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ tsp. salt
Chocolate sauce, for garnish
Shaved chocolate, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Make Cupcakes: In a large bowl, combine the devil’s food cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and ¾ cup Baileys Irish Cream.
Bake: Bake according to the package directions (usually around 18-22 minutes) and let cool completely before frosting.
Make Frosting: While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, half of the powdered sugar, ½ cup Baileys, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
Beat Frosting: Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth.
Add Remaining Sugar: Add the rest of the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.
Garnish: Garnish with chocolate sauce and shaved chocolate.
Serve