Description
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat to celebrate this joyous occasion. With their vibrant green hue and delightful flavors reminiscent of Irish cream, these cupcakes will enchant everyone at your gathering. Topped with a luscious frosting and a splash of Irish liqueur, they are not just visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Whip up a batch of these charming delights to spread cheer and sweetness this St. Paddy’s Day!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup Irish cream liqueur
- Green food coloring (to preference)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing in milk and Irish cream until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients and add green food coloring to desired shade.
- Spoon batter into liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg