Triple Irish Cupcakes

March 07, 2014

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Moist Baileys cupcake with a creamy white chocolate whiskey filling, topped with a dark chocolate Guinness frosting.

For the cupcakes

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or paste
2 eggs
1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream

For the filling

2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoon butter
3 teaspoons Jameson Irish Whiskey

For the frosting

1 cup Guinness Extra Stout beer
1/2 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cocoa baking chips
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or paste
4-5 tablespoons milk

For the cupcakes Preheat oven to 350° F. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, blend well. In a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Add the sugars and...
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Nutritions

Calories
535

Sodium
146mg
6% DV

Fat
28g
43% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
62g
21% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV