Out of sight, out of mind

So I completely forgot about the AMAZING Bailey's cupcakes. Do you know why I forgot about them? Because they disappeared. My roommates devoured them, as well as the Thin Mint Cupcakes. While that might be a good thing, it really pissed me off! These were the most fun cupcakes I've ever made. I owe this to Becka and Shelley(and not having a blender)! These are best made if you turn it into a decorating competition and you must sit on the floor and mix the batter AND frosting by hand, with a whisk. It builds character. It also helps if someone insults you the whole time(Becka) and the other keeps throwing powdered sugar at you and the bowl(Shelley).

BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM CUPCAKES

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temp.
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temp
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups Bailey’s 
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Insert 24 liners into a cupcake pan.
2. n large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a stand mixer. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the liqueur, water and milk. Mix well.
4. In third bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the liqueur mixture. Beat on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes.
6. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for about 25 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched.
7. After cooled, poke holes in the top and brush with more Baileys!

BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons (maybe more) Bailey’s Irish Cream(usually more. Just keep tasting)

Directions:

1. Cream the butter on high speed for approximately 3 minutes.
2. Add the Bailey’s and mix thoroughly. Slowly add the powdered sugar until well blended.
3. If necessary, add more Bailey’s to thin or more sugar to thicken it to desired texture.