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Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

Boozy Shamrock Shake Cakes

Delicious Shamrock Shake Cupcakes with Bailey’s Irish Cream are a perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 13 cupcakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (175g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk (118ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream (30ml)
  • Green food coloring
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold (226g)
  • ¼ cup vanilla malt powder (28g)
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar (455g)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (10ml)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish cream (15ml)
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and mint extract. Beat on medium speed until well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  3. Mix in the sour cream and beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Alternate adding half the dry ingredients and half the liquid ingredients at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Add the green food coloring and mix until combined.
  5. Using a large cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly, filling each liner 2/3 full. Bake for 14-16 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
Making the Frosting
  1. Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip the butter for 5-7 minutes until very fluffy.
  2. Add the vanilla malt powder and 2 cups of powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Add the remaining powdered sugar, Baileys, and a pinch of salt. Whip for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 122mgSugar: 48.5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your cupcakes with different liqueurs or add mint candies for extra flavor.

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