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

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.

PATHAN GAMER
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These were so easy to make, and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Mashood Mk
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but these were really good. The Irish cream flavor was subtle but definitely there.


Beanie Bwoy The Sweet Talker
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These cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. The Irish cream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Dilawar Sial786
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them.


Rayyan Manj
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These cupcakes are delicious! The Irish cream flavor is perfect, and the frosting is so creamy and smooth.


Cole Carter
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I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so moist and flavorful.


Kymari Hannibal
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and boozy. I love the Irish cream frosting.


Siphilele Motha
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I made these cupcakes for my St. Patrick's Day party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


RaHmAn X LaDla
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Jocelyn Renfro
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I'm not usually a fan of cupcakes, but these were really good. The Irish cream flavor was subtle but definitely there, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Seth Coffman
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the Irish cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.