Last year I made a delicious Baileys chocolate cake for St. Patrick’s day, and this year I decided it was time for some Baileys cupcakes.

There’s something about Baileys and chocolate that is just so delicious!

That being said, I like to bake something special each year to celebrate St. Patrick’s day.

In the past I’ve made an adorable shamrock cake, a giant beer mug cake, and even a clover patch cake.

While making cakes and cupcakes with intricate decorations is a blast, sometimes it’s nice to focus on a special ingredient and really help it shine.

This recipe is packed with Baileys, which is included in the cupcake batter and frosting!

What Is Baileys?

Baileys is an Irish whiskey and cream based liquor, which is actually pretty strong (17% ABV).

I thought I knew quite a bit about Baileys, until I realized I had been spelling it incorrectly!!

As I was writing this post, I was quite surprised to see that Baileys is spelled without an apostrophe. Guess you learn something new everyday!!

Are These Cupcakes Boozy??

By adding Baileys into the cupcake batter and the frosting, these cupcakes have that delicious Baileys flavor along with little bit of a kick.

The alcohol in the cupcakes does bake out, but the Baileys in the frosting doesn’t.

If you want an extra bit of flavor (or to make them a bit more boozy), you can also drizzle a bit of Baileys over the baked cupcakes!

You can also add a pipette of Baileys to allow people to add as much as they’d like.

That being said, these are definitely adult cupcakes and are not kid friendly!

Decorating These Baileys Cupcakes

I wanted these cupcakes to have a fun look, and decided to use one of my favorite frosting tip to decorate them.

To create this look, I added a small dab of frosting on top of each cupcake once it was fully cooled. Then I dunked the cupcake into a bowl of chocolate sprinkles.

The last step is to pipe a generous dollop of buttercream frosting on top of the sprinkle covered frosting with an Ateco 869 tip.

Tips for Making The Best Baileys Cupcakes:

• Properly measure your all-purpose flour (spoon into the cup measure then level) or use a kitchen scale to measure your dry ingredients
• Use a cookie scoop to easily fill your cupcake liners
• Ingredients at room temp mix together better, so be sure you set out any cold ingredients ahead of time.
• Bang your cupcake pan on the counter before putting it in the oven, to bring any air bubbles that are trapped in the batter to the surface
• Be sure your cupcakes are COMPLETELY cooled before you frost them! If they’re even a little bit warm, the frosting can melt right off. 

Making These Cupcakes In Advance & Storage Tips:

• Make these Baileys cupcakes in advance! If stored unfrosted in an airtight container, they can last for 2 days at room temp, up to a week in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer
• Make your frosting ahead of time too, or save any leftover frosting! It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to give it a good stir once it thaws to get the consistency nice and smooth again.
• Frosted cupcakes can sit out at room temperature overnight in an airtight container, but I find frosting them right before serving is best.

Let Me Know What You Think!

If you try this recipe for Baileys cupcakes, I’d love to hear what think of it! Please leave a rating, and let me know your thoughts by sharing a comment.

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