How to Make Bailey's Irish Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love the creamy and indulgent taste of Bailey's Irish cream, then you're going to fall head over heels for these Bailey's Irish cupcakes. These little gems are packed full of flavor, featuring the rich and velvety notes of Irish cream and a touch of chocolate, all wrapped up in a moist and fluffy cupcake. They're the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day, a birthday party, or any other occasion where you want to indulge in a little Irish spirit.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until the butter is light and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; beat in sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, at least 5 more minutes.
  • Beat in egg yolks one at a time, mixing until each yolk is just combined before adding the next; mix in sour cream and vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Sift flour in a separate bowl with baking powder and salt.
  • Stir flour mixture into the liquid ingredients in thirds, alternating with Irish cream liqueur, until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into the lined muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cupcakes are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 155mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 41mg