Irish Coffee Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Irish Coffee Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon (rounded) instant espresso or coffee; 1 to 3 tablespoons whiskey; Frosting:; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pound powdered sugar; 1/2 cup Bailey's Irish Cream

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (rounded) instant espresso or coffee
1 to 3 tablespoons whiskey
Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound powdered sugar
1/2 cup Bailey's Irish Cream

1
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F. Cream together the butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating in between each addition until well combined. Combine the flours in a bowl with a whisk. Combine the coffee, milk, and vanilla and alternate adding the flour and coffee mixtures, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined, then add the instant coffee or espresso powder.
2
Pour into 18 to 20 muffin tins lined with paper liners and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of them comes out clean. Remove to a cooling rack and brush/dribble with desired amount of whiskey. Let cool completely before frosting, sprinkling with additional instant espresso or coffee, if desired.
3
For the frosting: Beat butter and salt with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, alternating with additions of the Bailey's, and beat until creamy and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. If not using immediately, refrigerate until ready to use.

2208

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

281

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Irish Coffee 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.

Irish Coffee Cupcakes

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