Shamrockin' Good Time (Irish Coffee Cupcakes with a Chocolate Baileys Irish Cream Frosting)

Saint Patrick's Day is a big day in the Mahoney household. My dad proudly dons his green attire, cooks corned beef and cabbage, and sings O Danny Boy. Most of the year we eat like Italians - I mean can you blame us? But this one sacred day every year my dad gets to sing his Irish ditties and be proud of his Irish heritage. I always like to contribute a little something the festivities. This year is no exception.


Irish Coffee Cupcakes with a Baileys Irish Cream Frosting















Active Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes


3/4 Cups Non-Dairy Milk (Almond, Soy, Rice) 
1/4 Cup Baileys Irish Cream
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 
1/3 Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla 
3/4 Cup sugar 
1 Cup All Purpose Flour 
2/3 Cup + 2 Tbsp Cocoa
4 Tbsp Instant Coffee
3/4 tsp Baking Soda 
1/2 tsp Baking Powder 
1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350, and line your cupcake tin with cupcake liners. 

2. In a liquid measuring cup pour the "milk," Baileys Irish Cream, apple cider vinegar and set aside. 

3. Meanwhile in the bowl of the mixer, sift together all of the dry ingredients. 

4. Add the "milk," the oil, the sugar, and vanilla into the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until the batter comes together. 

5. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 

6. Let the cakes cool completely before decorating.

7. Serve and enjoy!

Baileys Irish Cream Frosting
1 Cup Butter (2 sticks cool) 
4 Cups confectioners Sugar sifted 
1/3 Cup Dark Cocoa
3-5 Tbsp Baileys Irish Cream
2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions:

1. Place the butter  and 3 tablespoons of Baileys into the bowl of a mixer and give it a quick mix on medium low speed to soften the butter.

2. Add the salt and confectioners sugar 2 cups at a time and whip for 3-5 minutes until the frosting is creamy and and light in texture. 

3. If the frosting is too thick add more Baileys one tablespoon at a time. If you think the flavor is boozy enough add the heavy cream instead. 

4. Whip in high until you reach the desired consistency. 

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