Coffee Frosted Irish Cream Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Coffee Frosted Irish Cream Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package cook and serve chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz); 3 eggs; 3/4 cup irish cream; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Irish Cream filling or frosting; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened); 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons irish cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 teaspoons milk; Coffee frosting; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened); 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 3 tablespoons coffee (instant coffee VIA by starbucks works well)

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package cook and serve chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz)
3 eggs
3/4 cup irish cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Irish Cream filling or frosting
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons irish cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons milk
Coffee frosting
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons coffee (instant coffee VIA by starbucks works well)

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["Preheat oven to 325 degrees.", "CUPCAKES.", "Mix together cake and pudding mix,(sifting ingredients together if you have a sifter).", "Mix together wet cupcake ingredients", "Combine wet and dry ingredients.", "Using paper lined cupcake pan, fill liners 2/3 full.", "Bake for 20-25 minutes.", "When cupcakes are done remove to cooling rack and allow to cool completely before next steps.", "FILLING.", "Beat butter until fluffy.", "Add sugar, irish cream, vanilla, and milk.", "Beat until uniform.", "Cut ""x"" markes into the top of the cooled cupcakes with a knife (about 1 inch deep).", "Place filling in patry bag with metal tip (round or star tips work best).", "Fill inside of cupcake until filling level with top of cupcake.", "FROSTING.", "Beat butter until fluffy.", "Slowly add remainig frosting ingredients.", "I like to take the VIA and add it directly to tbsp of water, and make super strong coffee directly in tbsp then add it to mixture. I usually mix well after each addition of coffee and taste test to make sure the coffee flavor isn't too strong or too weak.", "Once mixed frost cupcakes.", "Optional: Dust with coco powder and top with chocolate covered espresso bean."]

1684

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package cook and serve chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz), 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Coffee Frosted Irish Cream Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coffee Frosted Irish Cream Cupcakes

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