Description
Indulgent Baileys chocolate cupcakes offer a rich Irish-inspired dessert that blends deep cocoa flavors with smooth liqueur notes. Creamy frosting and rich chocolate base create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) hot coffee or hot water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate version, optional)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
- Mini chocolate chips
- Baileys drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and arranging cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Create the dry mixture by combining flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until achieving a uniform consistency.
- Incorporate Baileys Irish Cream into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the liquid components, then introduce hot coffee, stirring until the batter becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Distribute the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare the buttercream by vigorously beating butter until it becomes creamy and light.
- Incrementally add powdered sugar, continuing to beat until the frosting achieves a fluffy texture.
- Blend Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla extract into the frosting, adjusting for desired consistency and flavor.
- Optional: For a chocolate variation, incorporate cocoa powder into the frosting.
- Decorate the cooled cupcakes by piping or spreading the Baileys buttercream frosting.
- Garnish with delicate chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- Serve at room temperature, ideally accompanied by a complementary glass of Baileys or freshly brewed coffee.
Notes
- Swap Baileys with milk or coffee creamer for a non-alcoholic version that’s family-friendly and still deliciously rich.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cupcakes suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the treat.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor, creating deeper, more complex taste notes without overwhelming the dessert.
- Ensure all ingredients are room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more uniform, tender cupcake texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg