Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting
Baileys Irish Cream reminds us of Christmas. Although neither Laurie or I are drinkers every year we have a Baileys Over Ice before Christmas Eve dinner. So yummy! So this year we added some Baileys Irish Creme into our super delicious Buttercream Frosting and it was a big hit. Our Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting would be fantastic on so many different desserts (even the non-Christmas ones!)
How to make Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting
You will need:
- 1 pound (4 cups) of Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Butter (We use Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
- 2 teaspoons Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- Decorating Bags
- Wilton 2D Decorating Tip
- Mixer
First step is to measure the powdered sugar. I use my food scale. (If you don’t have a food scale the equivalent would be 4 cups.) You can sift the powdered sugar if it is really lumpy. I do not always do this. Instead I will mix the powdered sugar on low for 30 seconds to break up any large lumps.
Add 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter. I only ever use real butter, but you can use whatever you have on hand. Although I think margarine changes the taste, your buttercream frosting made with margarine will still be better than canned frosting. Then add 2 teaspoons Baileys Irish Cream. Mix the butter and Baileys until it is combined.
Now add the powdered sugar to the mixing bowl. Start your mixer (or electric beater) on the lowest setting. I usually put a clean dishtowel around my mixer to keep the sugar from flying out. Keep on low until the butter and sugar are incorporated and then kick your mixer up to medium high.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS taste your frosting. You are trying to determine if the consistency is wrong, if it needs more Baileys Irish Cream. That’s all there is to making Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting. Now you just have to starting thinking of something yummy to put it on.
How much frosting will you need? That always depends on how thick or thin you apply the frosting or how much decorating you do but here are a couple of guidelines. Our recipe should make enough Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting to cover a 9″ x 13″ sheet cake or a two-layer 8″ cake. If you are making cupcakes, you should be able to frost 24 cupcakes if you apply the frosting with a knife. If you swirl on the frosting with a pastry bag you should be able to frost 15-18 cupcakes depending on the size of the swirl.
Now you are ready to frost your dessert with a super yummy Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream Frozting that will enhance whatever you put it on!
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