Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting for Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Recipe for Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we are excited to present a delightful recipe that brings a touch of Irish excitement to your green velvet cupcakes.

Wishing you a joyful and safe St. Patty’s Day!

(Yields 12 cupcakes)
INGREDIENTS
Cupcakes:
1 1/4 cups Flour
1 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Egg
1/2 cup Oil
1/2 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Green Food Coloring

Frosting:
8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
4 tablespoons Butter, softened
3 cups Powdered Sugar
3 tablespoons Baileys

INSTRUCTIONS
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.
Prepare a muffin pan by lining it with paper liners.
In a bowl, beat the egg, then incorporate the other wet ingredients and whisk until they are well combined.

In another bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until they are just blended.
Add green food coloring until you achieve your preferred shade.
Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.

Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, let them cool on a wire rack.

To prepare the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and Baileys until smooth.
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and continue whipping until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the frosting into a piping bag or a zippered bag to frost the cooled cupcakes.

Print

5.0 from 8 reviews

Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting

Author: Heather

Yields: 12

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 1¼ cups Flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 cup Oil
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
• Green Food Coloring
• Frosting:
• 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons Butter, softened
• 3 cups Powdered Sugar
• 3 tablespoons Baileys

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare a muffin pan with paper liners.
3. Whisk the egg, then mix in the remaining wet ingredients until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.
5. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry, stirring until just blended.
6. Add food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
7. Pour the batter into the lined cupcake cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Let them cool on a wire rack before frosting.
10. Mix together the cream cheese, butter, and Baileys.
11. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
12. Using a piping bag, apply frosting to each cooled cupcake.

3.2.2802