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How to Make Irish Cocktail Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish Cocktail Cupcakes are a delightful and indulgent treat that combines the flavors of a classic Irish cocktail with the sweetness of a moist and tender cupcake. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or any time you want to add a touch of Irish flair to your baking, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.

The combination of rich, velvety chocolate cake and the smooth, creamy taste of Irish cream liqueur makes for a truly decadent dessert. Topped with...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
  • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®), or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Irish whiskey (such as Jameson®), or to taste
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine stout beer and butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Heat until butter melts, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar and cocoa.
  • Whisk sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl; pour into the saucepan and mix until a smooth batter forms.
  • Stir flour and baking soda together. Fold into the batter. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Leave in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make frosting while the cupcakes cool. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in Irish cream and whiskey on low speed. Gradually spoon in confectioners' sugar, mixing on low speed until frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Spread frosting over cupcakes.

    • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 128mg

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