Irish Cream Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
• FROSTING:
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar