This rich and delicious Baileys buttercream frosting brings the flavor and the party to any plain cake or cupcake.
If you're short on time, simply use a yellow cake mix, and whip up this easy frosting from scratch. You'll get raves. And don't forget to keep the extra Baileys for your coffee!
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For a long time, Baileys Irish Cream was far from trendy, something "Granddad" poured into his morning cup of Joe. Not so any longer.
This wonderful product made with aged Irish Whiskey and real Irish cream (from real Irish cows) has made a delicious comeback. Many of you have told me how much you love it, and so do Marc and I...
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Because there were so many wonderful comments left on this post, I randomly drew TWO winners to receive the "Irish Blessing" mug. These beautiful bone china coffee mugs are made by Royal Tara in Galway, Ireland.
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Rhea K. from Missouri
and Therese M. from Illinois
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For a long time, Baileys Irish Cream was far from trendy, something "Granddad" poured into his morning cup of Joe. Not so any longer.
This wonderful product made with aged Irish Whiskey and real Irish cream (from real Irish cows) has made a delicious comeback. Many of you have told me how much you love it, and so do Marc and I...
To make Baileys Irish Coffee...
Splash a little (or a lot!) in your cup of coffee
and dollop whipped cream on top. An instant
dessert coffee with little fuss and big satisfaction.
and dollop whipped cream on top. An instant
dessert coffee with little fuss and big satisfaction.
The array of flavors Baileys now comes in makes a simple buttercream frosting recipe (like the one I'm sharing now) even more versatile. Here are the possible flavors to get your culinary (and coffee-making) motor in gear...
Flavors include...
Baileys Original * Vanilla Cinnamon
Coffee * Espresso Creme
Chocolate * Caramel Orange Truffle * Mint Chocolate
Baileys Irish Cream
Buttercream Frosting
Makes about 2 cups of icing,
enough to frost a two‑layer cake or 24 cupcakes
Buttercream Frosting
Makes about 2 cups of icing,
enough to frost a two‑layer cake or 24 cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 Tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions: Using an electric mixer, cream softened butter. Add Irish Cream, vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Beat until sugar is dissolved. Scrape down bowl, add 2nd cup of sugar, and beat again. Add final cup of sugar, and beat until smooth.
If icing is stiff, add a bit more Irish Cream, beat again. Store in an airtight plastic container in your refrigerator. Or frost your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, and have a....
2 Tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions: Using an electric mixer, cream softened butter. Add Irish Cream, vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Beat until sugar is dissolved. Scrape down bowl, add 2nd cup of sugar, and beat again. Add final cup of sugar, and beat until smooth.
If icing is stiff, add a bit more Irish Cream, beat again. Store in an airtight plastic container in your refrigerator. Or frost your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, and have a....
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