Kayla Hansen
@kaylanesnah
Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting
Indulge in these rich and moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a luscious Bailey's Irish cream frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat to enjoy at home!
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:17
- Views:2
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings24
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (optional)
- 2/3 cup
- 1 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 2/3 cups
- 2/3 cup
- 1 1/4 cups
- 1 teaspoon
- 2
- 2 cups (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (optional)
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 teaspoons
- 3 drops (optional)
- 3 cups, or more as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is the perfect temperature for baking those delicious cupcakes!
Step 2
Next, line 24 muffin cups with paper liners to make sure your cupcakes come out easily and look great.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until everything is well combined. This dry mix is the foundation of your cupcakes!
Step 4
Now, it’s time to bring the batter to life! Beat in the white sugar, softened butter, water, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until you have a smooth and creamy batter that smells heavenly.
Step 5
If you’re using chocolate chips, toss them in a bowl with the 2 tablespoons of flour until they’re coated. This little trick helps keep the chips from sinking to the bottom of your cupcakes. Gently fold the chocolate chips into your batter, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
Step 6
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. This allows room for the cupcakes to rise beautifully while baking.
Step 7
Pop the trays into your preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 8
While the cupcakes are cooling, let’s whip up that fabulous frosting! In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, Irish cream liqueur, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This frosting is going to be a showstopper!
Step 9
Gradually reduce the mixer speed to low and add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, until you reach your desired frosting consistency. If you want it thicker, feel free to add more sugar until it’s just right!
Step 10
Once your cupcakes are completely cool, generously spread the Bailey's frosting on top. You can get creative with your frosting technique or simply spread it on for a rustic look. Enjoy your decadent chocolate cupcakes!