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Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes (9) 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.
by CookingONTheSide · published 2009-03-11
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Line 18 muffin cups with liners.
03 In bowl, mix cocoa and hot water until dissolved; reserve.
04 Melt 6 T butter; reserve.
05 In bowl, mix flour with next five ingredients.
06 Whisk in buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and cocoa mixture.
07 Stir in chips.
08 Divide among liners.
09 Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10 Cool 10 minutes.
11 Transfer from pan to racks; cool.
12 On medium-high speed, beat remaining butter until fluffy.
13 Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended.
14 Add liqueur; beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
15 Beat in 1/8 t food coloring until blended.
16 If desired, fit large star tip into pastry bag.
17 Using paintbrush starting at tip of bag, paint 2-3 lines of food coloring along inside, ending 1 inch from edge.
18 Place bag in glass; fill with frosting.
19 Pipe, or with spoon, spread frosting over cupcakes.
20 If desired, decorate with shamrocks.