Description
Heavenly Baileys chocolate cupcakes merge rich Irish cream liqueur with indulgent chocolate for an unforgettable dessert experience. Chocolate lovers will savor these moist, flavorful treats that promise pure deliciousness in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g / 12.7 oz) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) Baileys Irish Cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) hot coffee or hot water
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) Baileys Irish Cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
- Mini chocolate chips
- Baileys drizzle
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Dry Ingredient Blending: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform dry mixture.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth, then integrate Baileys Irish Cream thoroughly.
- Batter Creation: Gently fold dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, then pour in hot coffee, stirring until the batter becomes silky and well-combined.
- Baking Process: Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes, verifying doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Cooling Stage: Allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature, preparing for frosting.
- Buttercream Development: Cream butter until light and fluffy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar, then blend in Baileys and vanilla extract to create a smooth, rich frosting.
- Optional Chocolate Variation: For chocolate lovers, mix cocoa powder into the frosting for an intensified flavor profile.
- Decoration and Presentation: Artfully pipe or spread Baileys buttercream over cooled cupcakes, garnishing with delicate chocolate shavings or a light cocoa powder dusting.
- Serving Suggestion: Present at room temperature, ideally paired with a glass of Baileys or a steaming cup of coffee for the ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Control Coffee Temperature: Add hot coffee carefully to prevent scrambling eggs and ensure smooth, rich chocolate batter integration.
- Prevent Dry Cupcakes: Do not overbake; check doneness with toothpick test at 18-minute mark to maintain moisture and tender crumb.
- Manage Buttercream Consistency: Add Baileys gradually to frosting, adjusting liquid to prevent separation and maintain ideal piping texture.
- Adapt for Dietary Needs: Substitute vegetable oil with applesauce for lower-fat version, and use gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg