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Baileys Cupcakes Recipe

These Baileys cupcakes are a decadent and delectable treat that are suitable for any occasion. The moist chocolate cake is infused with Baileys Irish Cream and topped with a buttery Baileys frosting.

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup Baileys irish cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Two large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
buttercream with Baileys Frosting
1/2 cup Baileys irish cream
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter

Time Needed

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cupcake liners should be used to line a cupcake pan.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
To the butter mixture, add half of the dry ingredients, followed by the Baileys Irish Cream and milk.
Mix until well combined.
Mix in the remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
Avoid overmixing.
Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each liner 2/3 full.
18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter for the frosting.
Add one cup of powdered sugar at a time until the frosting is thick and creamy.
Add 1 tablespoon milk and 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream.
If necessary, add more milk to achieve the desired consistency.
Frost the cupcakes with a piping bag or a knife.