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Irish cream frosting piped onto a cupcake with Baileys bottle behind
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Bailey's Buttercream Frosting

A creamy Bailey's buttercream frosting full of deliciously boozy Irish cream flavour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Kachina

Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Beat the butter (either by hand, using an electric mixer or stand mixer) until pale, light and fluffy. This could take several minutes.
  • Sieve half of the powdered sugar into the butter and beat until combined, then repeat this with the remaining half of the powdered sugar.
  • Add in the Bailey’s, vanilla extract and salt (if using), mixing until only just smooth. Use to frost your cupcakes, cakes, brownies, etc. and enjoy!

Notes

Frosting serving amount:
  • This recipe makes enough frosting for roughly 10-12 cupcakes.
  • Double the recipe to fully frost a 3-layer 6-inch cake (between layers and coating).
  • Triple the recipe to fully frost a 3-layer 8-inch cake (between layers and coating).
Storage: Up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You may need to re-beat before use.
Freezing: Freeze your Bailey's buttercream in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost and re-beat before use.
Substitutions:
  • You can swap the Baileys for any of your favourite cream liqueurs.
Tips:
  • For creamy frosting, use room-temperature butter and beat until pale, light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg