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Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (Optional)
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⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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1 ⅔ cups white sugar
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⅔ cup butter, softened
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1 ¼ cups water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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2 cups chocolate chips (Optional)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (Optional)
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1 cup butter, softened
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¼ cup Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 drops green food coloring (Optional)
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3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
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Whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
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Beat in white sugar, 2/3 cup butter, water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and eggs to make a smooth batter.
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Place chocolate chips into a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons flour until the chips are coated; fold chocolate chips into the batter.
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Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
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While cupcakes are cooling, beat 1 cup butter, Irish cream liqueur, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and green food coloring with an electric mixer in a large bowl until mixture is smooth, thick, and evenly colored.
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Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is desired consistency. Beat in more confectioners' sugar to make a stiffer frosting.
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Spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
Cook's Note:
There are many possible ways to frost cupcakes, so have fun with it. Garnishes can be from a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips to sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
367 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
51g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 367 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
Sodium 267mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 51g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 38g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Calcium 19mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 113mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.