Best 5 Irish Flag Cupcakes Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Irish Flag Cupcakes, a patriotic treat that captures the vibrant colors of the Irish flag. These cupcakes are not just a feast for the eyes, but also a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a moist and fluffy vanilla sponge, a luscious green buttercream frosting, and a rich orange drizzle, these cupcakes are a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any other Irish occasion. But that's not all, this article also features a collection of tempting cupcake recipes that will satisfy every sweet tooth. From classic chocolate to decadent red velvet, and even a unique Guinness cupcake, there's something for everyone in this delightful selection.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BAILEY'S IRISH CUPCAKES

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These sweet cakes taste just like the real thing! A fun variation of a plain cupcake. These taste great topped with whipped cream or a buttercream frosting.

Provided by Claire

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Irish Cream

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
4 egg yolks
¾ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until the butter is light and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; beat in sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, at least 5 more minutes.
Beat in egg yolks one at a time, mixing until each yolk is just combined before adding the next; mix in sour cream and vanilla and almond extracts.
Sift flour in a separate bowl with baking powder and salt.
Stir flour mixture into the liquid ingredients in thirds, alternating with Irish cream liqueur, until the batter is smooth.
Pour batter into the lined muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until the cupcakes are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 154.6 mg, Sugar 16 g

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CUPCAKES

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Here's a yummy treat to help celebrate your St. Patrick's Day celebration. These from-scratch cupcakes are moist and festive! Recipe is from Woman's World.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup hot water
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/4 cup miniature chocolate chip
1 (1 lb) package confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup irish cream, such as Bailey's (or heavy cream)
1/8 teaspoon leaves green concentrated food coloring, plus additional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line 18 muffin cups with liners.
In bowl, mix cocoa and hot water until dissolved; reserve.
Melt 6 T butter; reserve.
In bowl, mix flour with next five ingredients.
Whisk in buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and cocoa mixture.
Stir in chips.
Divide among liners.
Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes.
Transfer from pan to racks; cool.
On medium-high speed, beat remaining butter until fluffy.
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended.
Add liqueur; beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
Beat in 1/8 t food coloring until blended.
If desired, fit large star tip into pastry bag.
Using paintbrush starting at tip of bag, paint 2-3 lines of food coloring along inside, ending 1 inch from edge.
Place bag in glass; fill with frosting.
Pipe, or with spoon, spread frosting over cupcakes.
If desired, decorate with shamrocks.

IRISH FLAG CUPCAKES

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This is a quick and easy recipe that is festive for St. Patrick's Day,

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix
plus ingredients called for on box
4-5 drops each orange and green food coloring
1 recipe white frosting, home made or store bought canned frosting
1 pkg m and m's (use only orange and green candies)

Steps:

1. NOTE: One large package of M and M's should have enough green and orange candies to make this recipe. Use the rest for M and M's cookies if you like.
2. Preheat oven and mix cake batter according to directions on box. Separate batter into 3 equal parts each in a separate small bowl. Use food coloring and color 1 part of batter green, 1 part orange, and leave one part white. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. Spoon some of each color of batter into each paper lined cupcake. You can leave as is or swirl batter a bit to look tie dyed. Bake according to directions on box.
3. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting with white icing. Drop a few orange and green M and M's on each cupcake.

IRISH CREAM CUPCAKES

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If you're looking for a grown-up cupcake, give these a try. You'll have a hard time limiting yourself to one! -Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
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
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition., 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., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

IRISH COCKTAIL CUPCAKES

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If you've ever had a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped in a glass of Guinness®, this it in dessert form. The best cupcake ever.

Provided by inskydiamonds

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Irish Cream

Time 1h5m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups dark brown sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®), or more to taste
2 teaspoons Irish whiskey (such as Jameson®), or to taste
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Combine stout beer and butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Heat until butter melts, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar and cocoa.
Whisk sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl; pour into the saucepan and mix until a smooth batter forms.
Stir flour and baking soda together. Fold into the batter. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Leave in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make frosting while the cupcakes cool. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in Irish cream and whiskey on low speed. Gradually spoon in confectioners' sugar, mixing on low speed until frosting is smooth and creamy.
Spread frosting over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 44.3 g

Tips:

Choose the Right Ingredients: Use high-quality butter, eggs, and flour for the best results.
Cream the Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: This step incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.
Gradually Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to prevent the mixture from curdling.
Mix in the Dry Ingredients Gradually: Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can result in a tough texture.
Divide the Batter Evenly: Use an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to ensure that each cupcake liner is filled with the same amount of batter.
Bake at the Right Temperature: The cupcakes should be baked at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the Cupcakes Cool Completely: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
Use a Piping Bag for Neat Decoration: If you want a professional-looking finish, use a piping bag to apply the frosting to the cupcakes.

Conclusion:

Irish Flag Cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their moist and fluffy texture, vibrant colors, and sweet vanilla flavor, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any party or celebration. So, grab your ingredients and start baking!