Irish Cream Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Irish Cream Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2
Beat in applesauce and vanilla (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with liqueur, beating well after each addition.
3
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in liqueur. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Pipe over tops of cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

1775

kcal

Calories

Fat

275

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

Irish Cream Cupcakes

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