Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of Baileys Chocolate Cupcakes, where each bite delivers a luxurious blend of moist chocolate cake and creamy Irish cream. Perfect for any celebration or a delightful treat just because, these cupcakes are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and beautiful presentation. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they offer a unique twist on traditional chocolate cupcakes that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate buttercream
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, Baileys Irish Cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners until filled two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with your favorite icing or whipped cream.
- Make the chocolate buttercream: beat the softened butter for 3 to 4 minutes until pale. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together and add a cup at a time on low speed, then the milk and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes more, adding a splash more milk if it is too stiff. Frost only once the bake has cooled completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 521
- Sugar: 57g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute Baileys with Kahlua for a coffee twist or omit alcohol for a kid-friendly version. You can also fold in chocolate chips or nuts into the batter for added texture.