Green Velvet Baileys Cupcakes: A Festive St. Patrick’s Day Treat
St. Patrick’s Day calls for festive desserts, and these Green Velvet Baileys Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate! Fluffy and rich with a hint of Baileys Irish Cream, these cupcakes bring a fun twist to the classic red velvet. Topped with a silky Baileys-spiked cream cheese frosting, these treats will be the highlight of your holiday spread.
Ingredients
For the Green Velvet Cupcakes:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Green food coloring (as needed)
For the Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, Baileys, and white vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in green food coloring until the batter reaches your desired shade.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Step 2: Make the Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well incorporated.
- Pour in Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Frost and Decorate
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with festive sprinkles, a dusting of cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings.
- Serve and enjoy with a glass of Baileys or an Irish coffee!
Why You’ll Love These Cupcakes
🍀 Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day: Vibrant green color and Irish cream flavor make these a holiday must-have.
🍀 Moist & Flavorful: Baileys Irish Cream adds a delicious depth to both the cake and frosting.
🍀 Easy Yet Impressive: A fun and festive twist on classic red velvet cupcakes!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the sweetest way with these Green Velvet Baileys Cupcakes! Let me know how they turned out in the comments below. Sláinte! 🇮🇪✨
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