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