Description
Rich baileys chocolate cupcakes blend Irish cream liqueur with deep chocolate flavors for an indulgent dessert. Moist cake layers topped with silky buttercream create a luxurious treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsps (43g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 6 tbsps (90ml) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsps (90ml) water
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (95g) shortening
- 4–5 tbsps (60-75ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tbsps (14g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
- 8 oz (226g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 tbsps (75ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 5 tbsps (75ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan with evenly spaced liners.
- Batter Creation: Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then integrate eggs individually, maintaining a smooth consistency.
- Chocolate Infusion: Whisk cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and water into a rich chocolate mixture, then thoroughly blend with the butter mixture.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt, then gently fold into wet ingredients, alternating with milk to create a silky batter.
- Baking Process: Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 15-17 minutes, confirming doneness with a nearly clean toothpick.
- Cooling Stage: Transfer cupcakes to a rack and allow complete cooling to room temperature.
- Frosting Preparation: Whip butter and shortening, gradually adding powdered sugar, then incorporate cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and Baileys.
- Ganache Development: Heat cream and Baileys, pour over chocolate chips, and whisk until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Cupcake Assembly: Core cupcake centers, fill with ganache, then pipe Baileys frosting using a decorative tip.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle remaining ganache, optionally sprinkle with chocolate garnish, and refrigerate until serving. Enjoy within 2-3 days at room temperature.
Notes
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cupcake texture.
- Proper Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense, tough cupcakes; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Ganache Consistency Check: Allow ganache to cool slightly before filling to prevent running and ensure proper absorption into cupcake centers.
- Storage and Freshness: Keep cupcakes refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain moisture and flavor for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg