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Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

By Courtney 30 Comments

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes are THE recipe to make for this St. Patrick’s Day. Share them with friends, pair them with booze…either way they’re a winner

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Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

Cupcakes are so great because they turn an ordinary day into a celebration, they’re easy to share and they can be customized in so many ways.

For example:

  • These apple cider cupcakes are great in the fall or for whenever you want a flavor that takes you back to fall in your mind.
  • There’s almost no end to the combinations possible in these soda cupcakes.
  • And who would say no to these double chocolate nutella cupcakes?

And for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration (or really any time), these Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting are perfect.

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

And yes, they include booze. Winking smile

Jay and I are huge fans of St. Patrick’s Day and have spent many years partying it up with friends, kegs & eggs style.

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

If you want to impress your pals, try this recipe.

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

You know, as much as I love the convenience of a boxed cake mix, there really is no substitute for the homemade version. These cupcakes are not only full of that decadent, Irish cream flavor, but they’re incredibly light and fluffy.

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

Combine that with the frosting, which really could not get much easier to make, and you’ve got yourself one heck of an Irish treat.

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Yields 24 regular cupcakes

Marbled Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

Top o' the morning' to ya! Who doesn't love a good boozy recipe, right? These irish cream cupcakes are spectacular anytime of year, but particularly around St. Patrick's Day. Pair them with a little Bailey's on the rocks and you've got yourself a party.

40 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

1 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

    Cupcake Ingredients:
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
  • 4 egg whites, at room temperature 30 minutes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk or sour milk**
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
  • Irish Cream Frosting Ingredients:
  • 1-1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 5 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 5-8 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur*

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, liqueur, and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
  3. Transfer 2-1/2 cups batter (about half) to a medium bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Fill each prepared muffin cup about two-thirds full, spooning chocolate batter into one side of cup and white batter into other side of cup.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool cupcakes in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely on racks.
  5. Once cupcakes are completely cool, combine all ingredients for Irish Cream Frosting in electric mixer and mix until smooth. Frost tops of cupcakes. ENJOY!

Notes

*Some people may found this amount to be a little strong. If you really want to taste the Irish cream liqueur, stick with these amounts. If you want just a subtle flavor, decrease the amount used by 1-2 tablespoons.

**To make 1-1/4 cups sour milk, place 4 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1-1/4 cups total liquid; stir. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

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(lightly adapted from BHG)

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I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure that these cupcakes would be the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming holiday. If you’re worried about getting drunk off of them, well, have no fear. There’s definitely not enough in there to make you loopy.

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

…but I can’t promise that the bottle of Irish cream isn’t going to get some extra attention while it’s out.

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

Juuuuust sayin’.

Do you celebrate St. Patty’s Day? What are some of your favorite Irish treats?

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March 13, 2012 Filed Under: Cake/Cupcake Recipe Tagged With: irish cream cupcakes, irish cream frosting, Marbled Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting, st. patrick's day cupcake recipe, st. patty's day cupcake recipe

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I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Those look and sound delicious!! You could even add some green food coloring to the frosting for an extra special holiday flare ;)
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  2. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    These cupcakes look and sound amazing! I've never had Irish Creme before, if you can believe that! I definitely want to try these! :) I do celebrate St. Patty's Day. It's fun! I made a really good corned beef in the crock pot last year. I'm planning on making the same thing this year. I cannot wait.
    Reply
  3. Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    These look amazing! Cupcakes and booze combine into one treat??? Perfection! :)
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  4. Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    These sound amazing! One tier of my wedding cake was Irish cream chocolate cake and it was phenomenal! I really want to give these a try! :-)
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  5. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    oh man, you never fail at making some absolutely amazing treats! :) yum!
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  6. Melissa says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Oh, honey. You did the damn thing with these, didn't you? I'm still trying to stay on track with the ol' nutrition plan, so I'm going to make the chocolate stout cupcakes with baileys frosting from skinnytaste, but these will go in my back pocket for when I'm feeling naughty. :) I love St. Patty's Day and will definitely be getting my reuben on this Saturday!
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  7. Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Haha I always used to worry about eating foods, like ice cream, with alcohol in them as a teenager - I thought I'd get in trouble! Those look delicious!
    Reply
  8. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Oh jeeze, these looks delicious!
    Reply
  9. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    These look delicious! I'm actually visiting family this weekend & these would be the perfect treat to bring along!
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  10. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    HOLY yum!!!! That is all.
    Reply
  11. Kate @ ibrokemyumbrella says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Those cupcakes look awesome! My Irish treats are more of the savory variety usually like cabbage and potatoes and of course Magners but those might make the list this year too.
    Reply
  12. Minda says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    You should open up a little cupcakery! Your recipes always look so yummy. Do you have any gluten free cupcakes that you love? Made with rice flour?
    Reply
  13. Lindsey says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I have not celebrated since University when we'd go out for green beer, or rather I'd tag along for green beer since I do not drink beer! This year I plan to make us spinach shamrock smoothies for breakfast Saturday :)
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  14. Brandi says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I don't really celebrate it, but I do wear green! :) Yummy cupcakes :) I made the white chocolate cake bars last night and they were divine!
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  15. michelle kim says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    umm... Irish cream frosting?... OH, NO YOU DI'IN'T!!! That sounds pretty much extremely amazing! I would probably make that and put it on some toast in the morning before I go to school ;D (or maybe for dessert after dinner).
    Reply
  16. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Oh wow, those look great. St. Patrick's Day is a great excuse for some yummy treats!! :)
    Reply
  17. Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    We celebrate by making the usual corned beef and cabbage, one of my all time favorite meals. This year we are going to a party in the evening though so I guess our celebratory meal will have to be Friday or Sunday. Your cupcakes always look amazing, and so many varieties! You should open a cupcake shop :)
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  18. Amy B @ Second City Randomness says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Bailey's frosting is seriously the best thing ever. I bought a new bottle of Bailey's this last weekend and have a feeling most of it will go towards treats instead of drinks...
    Reply
  19. Olivia says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Not Irish or a big drinker or partier, so I never do anything for St. P day!
    Reply
  20. Shannon says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Those cupcakes look delicious. Actually- your baked goods always look delicious! :) No, nothing special on St. Patrick's Day. Wearing my shamrock socks, and probably having corned beef and cabbage for dinner with my family. I don't really like corned beef and cabbage that much...scratch that, I hate corned beef and cabbage. Hopefully a side dish is made for those of us who don't like it. Maybe I'll just bake some Smile fries. Kidding on that last part...maybe.
    Reply
  21. Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I haven't really celebrated St. Patty's Day since college, but since it's on a Saturday this year I might indulge in some green beers!
    Reply
  22. Yellow Haired Girl says

    March 13, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    OKAY! This is a 100% true story - this morning, I thought about finding a recipe to bake something for St Patty's Day. I thought about going on Pinterest, browsing some sites ... and then was like, "I'll just wait until Courtney posts a St Patty's themed recipe, I know she will..." you never disappoint me, girl ;)
    Reply
  23. CJ @ http://healthy-happy-whole.com says

    March 13, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    I was just thinking I wanted to make something to take into the office for our dress down/St pattys day party friday! these would be great!!! when i was in college kegs and eggs was like a must do on the st pattys day agenda! and since i lived with boys who acted like they were 6 we needed to food color the eggs so they were green...food color the vodka to make festive drinks...i never wanted to see green food for a while after that!
    Reply
  24. Pure2raw twins says

    March 13, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    oh yum!!! these are too cute
    Reply
  25. Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Those look delicious! I have a date on St. Patrick's day that I'm REALLY looking forward to!
    Reply
  26. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    YUM! As a kid my aunt and uncle used to dye our pancakes green when we stayed with them around St. Patrick's day. It always made it so fun!
    Reply
  27. Precious says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:35 am

    This makes me crave for this one...But thank you for the ideas and awesome post here...
    Reply
  28. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I love the marble effect in it! Great recipe! Perfect for St. Patty's Day!!
    Reply
  29. Ronifelle says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Oh my gosh...This makes me hungry now...It's as if I want to bite the monitor...
    Reply
  30. Suman says

    March 17, 2012 at 12:02 am

    I just made these tonight, can't wait to bite into one of them tomorrow!
    Reply

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