Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes

Name: Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon Bailey's Irish Cream (optional); 1 1/4 cup cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (substitute canola oil or neutral olive oil); 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1/4 cup brewed espresso or coffee (substitute whole milk); 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream (substitute whole milk); 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2-4 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream; chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

These Bailey's Irish cream cupcakes have a moist, chocolate cupcake base filled with chocolate ganache and topped with Irish cream buttercream! They're a fun, Irish coffee flavored treat for celebrating St. Patrick's Day!

Updated at: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:42 GMT