Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Even though we’re making my Mom dinner on Sunday (check back for Risotto, Flank Steak and Crème Brulee), today is her actual birthday and I wanted to post something she really likes. Enter Bailey’s Irish Cream. She loves Bailey’s on the rocks. Okay, technically this post is Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes, but she’s a St. Patty’s baby, the Bailey’s flavor is prominent and the cupcakes are just so darned cute!

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Car Bombs, it’s a popular drink made up of Guiness, Jameson Irish Whiskey and Bailey’s Irish Cream. The Guiness is poured ¾ full into a pint glass and the Whiskey and Bailey’s are a half shot each poured into one shot glass. Simply drop the shot glass into the Guiness and start chugging.  I was pretty excited to try these boozy cupcakes. I could only slightly taste the Guiness; I think it mainly added moistness to the cupcake. But the Bailey’s was in the ganache filling AND the buttercream frosting so I could definitely taste that!

Happy Birthday Mom, you’re the best!

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Here's what you'll need

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Start by melting 2 sticks of butter in a saucepan with 1 cup of Guiness

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Add 3/4 cups cocoa powder. We were a smidge short

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Whisk together to combine, then remove from heat

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Combine your dry ingredients

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine sour cream and 2 eggs

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Pour in the buttery chocolatey Guiness

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

And slowly mix in your dry

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Pour the batter evenly into liners

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

While the cupcakes bake start the ganache. Finely chop the chocolate

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Heat heavy cream in a saucepan

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Pour it over the chocolate and let it sit for about a minute

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Whisk it until smooth and add the Bailey's

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Let it sit for a bit to cool and thicken

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Cupcakes look ready to come out

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Use a cupcake corer or a knife to core out the middle…fill it with the cooled ganache

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Not done yet! Now for the frosting…

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Beat the butter then slowly add 3-4 cups of confectioners' sugar

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Add Bailey's. 4-8 tablespoons depending on taste and consistency

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe pictures

Oh my! Look at the ganache filling! Drink an Irish Car Bomb…or eat one!

 

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