Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is going to get merrier with the addition of these Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting to kick things up a notch.

When I posted this recipe a couple of weeks ago in preparation for Easter, I totally overlooked St. Patrick’s Day. This has to be remedied ASAP! These tasty little cupcakes with a boozy kick will be welcomed at any dessert table celebrating the Irish holiday.

As a person of no Irish descent, I am glad that we are all honorary Irishmen and women on St. Patrick’s Day. The only thing that is Irish about me is the Irish cream-laden frosting on the cupcake I will be eating. And what’s underneath the liquored topping is pretty good too. Thanks to cocoa powder and steeped coffee, the cupcake layer is full of chocolate mocha goodness.

If you don’t want whipped cream frosting, simply substitute it with your favorite. Just add a little bit of Irish cream, and you’ll be in business. Whipped cream-based frosting is my favorite because it is light and typically not as sweet as its buttercream counterpart. As an added bonus, it takes no time to make. Some buttercream requires you to beat for what seems like an eternity, whereas whipped cream takes two minutes. Who wants to watch dairy and sugar thicken when there is fun and merriment to be had? Not I!

Have a great St. Patrick’s Day! Have fun!!

Recommended supplies:

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• This electric mixer has 9 speeds and comes with its own storage case.
• Silicone spatula for scraping the mixing bowl. This is a set and is heat resistant up to 600° F.
• This 12-cup cupcake pan is nonstick and has handle grips.
• I love these mixing bowls with pour spout and non-slip bottoms.

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CHOCOLATE MOCHA CUPCAKES WITH IRISH CREAM FROSTING

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Dessert Recipe Keys: B Baking

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 25 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesServings:16 Servings

Description

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is going to get merrier with the addition of these Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting to kick things up a notch.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. instant coffee
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar

Irish Cream Frosting:

• 1 cup heavy cream
•   1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 1/2 tbsp. Baileys Irish Cream (or your favorite brand)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cupcake liners in the 16 cavities of a cupcake pan.
2. Blend water and instant coffee until coffee dissolves. Allow to cool slightly. 
3. Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat sugar, oil, and egg until smooth. Slowly beat in coffee at low speed, as it will get watery. Add vanilla and vinegar. Blend well. At low speed, add the flour mixture. Beat until well blended. The batter will be watery.
5. Pour and fill the paper-cup-lined cavities of the cupcake pan 3/4 full. Bake immediately for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs attached. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan. Remove and cool completely on cooling racks.

To make the frosting:

6. Beat whipped cream until it slightly thickens. Steadily beat in all of the powdered sugar. Add Irish cream. Beat until whipped cream is at a firm peak stage. Frost the cooled cupcakes.
7. Makes about 16 cupcakes.

Keywords:Chocolate Cupcakes, Irish Cream, Mocha Cupcakes, St. Patrick’s Day

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