Irish Cream Latte Buttercream Frosting
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Irish cream latte buttercream frosting — think of coffee spiked with Bailey’s in a buttercream frosting! Who needs the cake, just bring on the frosting!
Super creamy and decadent (isn’t all frosting somewhat decadent?), this buttercream frosting is so good! Top your favorite cake, cookies, or brownies for an over-the-top treat. Flavored with espresso powder to make you think of a latte, and real Irish cream liqueur, and made with butter and confectioners’ sugar, this frosting is a real treat. You’re going to love it!
But this treat is for adults only. If you want to make non-alcoholic frosting, use an Irish cream extract or Irish cream syrup made for coffee, which are perfectly acceptable substitutes.
Irish Cream latte frosting is perfect on cupcakes, brownies, chocolate cake, sugar cookies (pictured), or eaten straight off a very large spoon. I love these cookie sandwiches too…because adding another cookie is NEVER a bad thing. Garnished with chocolate covered espresso beans, oh yes!
The recipe is easy. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, Irish cream, and espresso powder until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar, a cup at a time, until the frosting is the desired consistency. That’s it! So easy.
If you like buttercream frosting, try Orange Creamsicle Buttercream with Vanilla Beans or Very Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Irish cream, such as Bailey’s
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, Irish cream, and espresso powder.
- One cup at a time, add in powdered sugar until you achieve desired consistency. You’ll want it a little stiffer/thicker for piping.
Nutrition Information
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Geni says
OMG! Do you have any idea what kind of trouble I could get into with this buttercream. You mean girl…this looks so fantastic! Great idea. Fabulous idea…bad,bad idea.
Bev Weidner says
Okay I kind of need this to be in my belly this INSTAAAAAANT.
Cassie says
I could eat it with a spoon. I love buttercream, especially when inspired by coffee drinks! And alcohol! :)
Asmita says
who wouldn’t like that. Amazing.
Rachel says
Thanks!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
Must. Try.! I have always had a love affair with Irish Cream – especially since I remember od’ing on my mother’s friend’s fabulous Irish Cream Puffs as a child (who knew a child could get *tipsy* off of food *LOL*)
Rachel says
Ha! Sounds fun!
Samantha @ Ferraro Kitchen says
Oohh those look dreamy!! hahah I love how you said 18 first! hahahah
Rachel says
I know. Maybe too many cookies?
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
OH my this looks amazing. I want 7. Seriously. And working on Thanksgiving :( boo
Rachel says
You might want to have 8. 7 is a weird awkward number :-P. Also, I volunteered to work Thanksgiving so I really shouldn’t complain :)
Laurie@TheBakingBookworm says
Your wonderful pictures have me drooling! Huge Irish cream fan here but mix that with cookies and icing and I’m in heaven!! :)
vianney says
Oh dreamy,creamy and spiked a little, love it!! sorry you have to work on T Day.
Rachel says
It’s okay, five words: Time and a half pay!
Mal @ The Chic Geek says
I think getting drunk from frosting is the best way!
This looks fantastic
Tina@flourtrader says
Fantastic flavor! I will be keeping this one for St Patty’s day or any other day when I get the notion for eating and baking something with wee bit of Irish cream.
Rachel says
Yeah–I’m not the best with my timing :-P
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
You’re working on Thanksgiving?! That’s so un-American! :( This looks fantastic. Maybe if you bribe your boss with some yummies you can get off of work ;)
Rachel says
Ha! I know, but I get paid time and a half…so…it’s kind of worth it. And the hospital is nice and quiet on holidays usually.
Lesa @Edesia's Notebook says
What? You threw them out? What a shame! Let me give you my address so you can mail them to me next time! :)
Jessica @ How Sweet says
ooooh this is dreamy!
Kathryn says
I made some bourbon frosting once that I swear made me go all giggly.
This looks wonderful though, I’d have a hard time not eating it with a spoon!
Rachel says
Bourbon frosting? Love that! Searched your blog–nothing! Please share ;)
Kathryn says
Your vanilla post reminded me I never replied to this! The recipe is
here.
Rachel says
Hey girl! Thanks–but that link doesn’t work?
Kathryn says
I tried to be fancy and do html and it obviously didn’t work…sigh ;)
http://www.londonbakes.com/2011/07/honey-and-sour-cream-cupcakes-with.html