Description
Irish bakers’ beloved Baileys & Coffee Cupcakes combine rich espresso and smooth liqueur in a delightful dessert. Chocolate ganache frosting and coffee-soaked cake layers promise a luxurious treat you’ll savor with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (226 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (207 grams) cake flour
- 4 cups (480 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
- ⅓ cup (80 grams) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) strong black coffee
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsps (45 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 ½ tbsps strong black coffee
- ½ tsp espresso powder
- 1 pinch salt
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and position cupcake liners in two muffin pans to accommodate about 14 cupcakes.
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk cake flour, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until uniformly blended.
- Butter Mixture: Cream butter using an electric mixer until smooth, then gradually add sugar, beating for 2 minutes until light and airy.
- Wet Ingredients Integration: Blend egg whites, vanilla extract, and sour cream into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough incorporation and scraping bowl sides.
- Batter Formation: Gradually mix in dry ingredients on low speed, then gently fold in coffee and Baileys liqueur, being careful not to overmix.
- Baking Process: Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 19-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Frosting Preparation: Beat butter until creamy, then add confectioners’ sugar, espresso powder, Baileys, and coffee. Mix on low speed initially, then increase to medium-high for 2 minutes.
- Frosting Finalization: Adjust consistency with additional confectioners’ sugar or Baileys, sprinkle a pinch of salt to balance sweetness, and generously frost cooled cupcakes.
- Presentation: Optionally garnish with chocolate sprinkles for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients and liquid mixtures to maintain a tender, light cupcake texture. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense results.
- Precise Temperature Matters: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter and more even mixing. Cold ingredients can disrupt the cupcake’s structure.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Use the toothpick test to confirm baking completion, inserting it into the cupcake’s center. A clean toothpick indicates perfectly baked cupcakes.
- Balance Frosting Flavors: Adjust Baileys and espresso powder gradually to achieve a harmonious taste. Start with small amounts and taste as you go for optimal flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg