Things have been so crazy getting into the groove of a new semester, and I haven't had much time to do anything but study and dance! This past weekend was an exception though, as it was
MLK weekend- the best three day weekend of the year, also known as Mountain Trip. Since freshmen year of college my best friends have been going to the North Georgia mountains for a weekend of hiking (or walking really...) crazy partying, and bonding in celebration of my friend Margaret's birthday. I decided that since this year was
Marg's 21st I should make some special cupcakes for her, and since her favorite liquor is Bailey's, I found it appropriate to make
these. I hunted around for the perfect recipe (meaning the one with the most alcohol in it) and then decided to make the frosting a Bailey's
butter cream as well (instead of the chocolate one used in the recipe) Hey, it's a 21st birthday, gotta go all out!
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the batter was a little more thick that it I think it should have been, but it smelled heavenly.
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and as I guessed from the
consistency of the batter, they baked up a little more dense than I would have liked, but they still turned out pretty good!
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also, the Bailey's
butter cream was perfectly sweet with just the right kick at the end.
singing to the birthday girl!
Takin' two! Bailey's cupcakes, always a hit at a college party.