Baileys Irish Cream Cupcake

Indulge in the rich, velvety taste of Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes—a perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and boozy flavors in every bite.

Baileys Irish Cream Cupcake

Giving a grown-up spin to a classic bake, these Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes are perfect for parties or even as a dessert.

These decadent cupcakes are infused with the smooth notes of Baileys Irish Cream, giving them a luscious texture and a hint of indulgence.

Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, hosting a gathering, or simply craving a delightful dessert with a touch of Irish charm, these cupcakes are guaranteed to impress.

Topped with a silky Baileys buttercream frosting, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible treats that will have everyone coming back for more!

Even if you’ve never made cupcakes before you’ll easily be able to put these together using just a few ingredients and basic cooking techniques.

Irish Cream

A creamy liqueur based on Irish whiskey, Irish Cream liqueur is a sweet and indulgent taste that’s perfect for using in cakes (and a long list of other treats, for that matter!).

The most well-known brand of Irish Cream is Baileys, which you’ll find readily available in stores, although there is also Kerrygold, Carolans, and a few others.

If you aren’t able to find it, it’s fairly easy to make your own, though it will make these cupcakes much more labor-intensive!

There are plenty of things you can do with the leftover Irish Cream from this recipe. You can make a wide range of creamy cocktails, make fudge, truffles, cheesecake or brownies, or simply enjoy it on the rocks in a coffee at the end of the evening. 

Cake Batter

There is nothing complicated about this cake batter, which uses all the ingredients you would expect plus a little bit of Irish Cream for flavor.

You only need one bowl to mix everything, making for easy cleanup while your cakes are in the oven (perhaps accompanied by a celebratory glass of Irish Cream!) 

As with most cupcake batters, the key is to not overmix it. This crushes some of the air bubbles in the mix and will result in a denser cake as opposed to the light and fluffy crumb we are looking for.

Once they’re in the oven, resisting the urge to peek will also avoid sunken cupcakes and will give you a lovely domed surface that’s ready for frosting.

Frosting

Again, this recipe simply adapts a traditional buttercream frosting recipe and amps it up with Irish cream.

The consistency of the liqueur gives the frosting a heavenly, smooth consistency that makes it perfect for piping (it would go great on chocolate or vanilla cupcakes too!) 

To make sure your frosting comes out great, be sure to have the butter at room temperature before you start to mix, as this will make the process easier and help avoid any lumps.

You will also want to add both the powdered sugar and the Irish Cream in gradually, mixing as you go.

How To Store Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes

Though they are best eaten within 1 or 3 days, they will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Irish cream does have dairy in it, but the alcohol acts as a preservative so there is no reason why you need to keep the Irish Cream Cupcakes refrigerated.

However, if you do store them in the refrigerator, simply let them come down to room temperature before eating. 

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