Grab a cup of hot coffee and pull up a chair....these Irish Cream Cake Pops are going to make you happy!
I have not made cake pops since the first time I made the cupcake pops almost 3 years ago now! Back when I first saw them on Bakerella's site, I fell immediately in love with how cute they were! I was working weekends at a non-profit group for abused women - and I made these treats for that weekend. Even Bakerella included my post in her "they're poppin up all over" post. I was honored she even put me on her list - especially since I was such a new blogger and my photos didn't look anywhere near as good then!
Well Bakerella, what a trend you started! Even Starbucks is making cake pops now...the Tiramisu being the most awesome one of them all! Actually, Starbucks is what got me to thinking about making these cake pops again.
I never made them again after that first time....for two reasons. Time consuming, and I didn't care for the canned frosting. This time, after seeing the flavors that Starbucks made, I thought to myself, why can't I make one that is Irish Cream flavored for St. Patrick's Day?
As you can see....I did make them again, and I did go with Irish Cream! The snob in me made my own cake and frosting....but seriously, they wouldn't have been the same flavor wise if I hadn't. These definitely are cake pops for the adult! The frosting is pure butter, sugar, and Bailey's Irish Cream!
If you feel tempted to make these, please know, that patience needs to come in when dipping these babies. That is the longest part of the whole process! If you make them, please let me know how you liked them! I can tell you they were a hit with people at my workplace and at Grumpy's workplace....and even with Grumpy! When I asked him if he ate one today....his response was "No. I ate two." ;o) Enjoy and Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
📖 Recipe
Irish Cream Cake Pops
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Ingredients
For the Cake
For the Frosting
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups confectioner's sugar , sifted
- 4 tablespoons of Bailey's Irish Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Cream sugar and butter together until light. Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk and Irish Cream, beating well after each addition. Continue beating one minute. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Crumble cake into small pieces in large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine all 3 frosting ingredients together until creamy and smooth. Use more Irish Cream if needed to get a consistency that is not too thick….but not too thin. You want it to be like it would be if you were going to spread it on a cake.
- Using your hands, blend the frosting into the cake crumbs. Shape into tablespoon sized balls. Place the stick into the cake balls and freeze at least 2 hours,.
- Remove the cake pops from the freezer and dip into melted candy melts. Decorate as desired.
Angela Hathaway says
My family does a MASSIVE holiday bake-a-thon every holiday season, where we make over 3,000 treats for family and friends. I make these every holiday season, but I use Bailey's Apple Pie Irish Cream and it's AMAZING! I've also made them with Bailey's Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream - also delicious! We call them "Drunken Santa's Boozy Balls." We took them out one year, because we had already done them 4-5 times. There was a near riot! As in, we got phone calls... "Where are the boozy balls?!?!?" So we put them back in, and have made them every single year since!
I will say though, for some reason, these take more like 60 minutes to bake, not 30-35. Totally worth the extra time!
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Hi Angela! I appreciate you stopping by to comment regarding this recipe and I am impressed with the Drunken Santa's Boozy Balls! It has been quite some time since I've made these so I will remake and retest the recipe to see how it works for me now. I may make it with your changes for Christmas myself. Sounds absolutely delish! Thanks again and I hope you will come back and give the recipe a star rating! Shelby
Life Tastes Good says
I love this idea!!
Alyssa Messina says
Hi Shelby,
I came across your blog on Pinterest and I love your recipes. I hope you don't mind that i am following. have a good day
Jackie Forchuk says
I make cake pops often, but I have to say, these are the BEST ones yet!!!! THANK YOU for this recipe!
Shelby says
Jackie, I'm so glad you liked the recipe! This is probably my favorite one so far too although I will admit, I do not make cake pops often! I have several other flavors that I play around with in my head but haven't tried to work them out yet. Thanks for stopping by!
kristeeny says
Thank you so much for this recipe!! I have some Bailey's cream that a friend wanted me to incorporate into my tiramisu cake balls and I had no idea how I would do it! Your cake pops look amazing!! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
DzhaA says
I have never heard of anything like these. I must be way out of the loop! Gonna save this and try it one day when I am feeling brave and have the time. Thanks for the warning.
Patty H. says
These are so cute, and they look delicious! I've been wanted to attempt some cake pops, but haven't tried it yet!
Deeba PAB says
Great treats and so beautifully made! Love them Shelby!!
5 Star Foodie says
Such perfect treats for St. Patrick's Day! I love the Bailey's Irish Cream addition, absolutely delicious!
Amanda says
These sound great Shelby, I bet the Irish cream flavor was Heavenly!
Shelby says
Mayajo, I hope your kids are adult kids! That is pure liquor in the frosting. 😉
Kayla says
Happy St Patrick's Day! This looks really pretty. I was doing a compilation St Patrick's Day recipe on my blog earlier on, and these cake pops certainly caught my attention. I have included yours in the list too:) I'm sure my readers would love your recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Megan says
Those are so pretty! I love the green and gold sugar on them. I haven't made cake pops in ages either. I think I've only made them twice but you make me want to make them again. Happy St. Patty's Day! 🙂
teresa says
gorgeous! i love the way you made these, and they're so dang pretty. i had the ones at starbucks, they're good, but i bet yours are better!
Kathleen says
I love cake pops!I hope I get a chance to make these before St Paddys!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says
Oh wow. I'm sure I'd love these! They look awesome. And the extra step of going homemade is always better 🙂
Christy says
Shelby-these are adorable! I LOVE Irish Cream and can't wait to try these! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
SMITH BITES says
so very pretty! we tried, and i do emphasize the word 'tried' to make cakepops for our Christmas craft project this past year . . . BIG fail . . . be we all laughed and had a good time! these little buggers are not as easy as it looks so i very much appreciate yours - including your own frosting and the addition of the little 'sumpin'-sumpin'!
Patsyk says
I love that you added Irish cream to them! I agree, they are time consuming, so I only make them for special occasions or holidays.
Shelby says
Dawn, I stuck the stick in before I put them in the freezer and before I dipped them in chocolate. I only had one cake pop want to disagree with me. 🙂
bellini valli says
These are so much fun Shelby. Love the "lil' bit of Irish.
Tina says
Wow, Shelby, they look awesome!!! I wish I had the patience because I would definitely give them a try for the next family get together at my Dad's house---I'm sure they'd be a hit!!!
vanillasugar says
you know i never had a cake pop until i went to starbucks and was given one for free (they were giving away free treats that day).
well i'm hooked and want to make them.
question: do you stick the stick in the cake pops before dipping them? i think thats what you did? i ask because on bakerella she dipped the stick in chocolate then put the cake ball on.
Shelby says
Thanks Peter! People at work went right for the white with green and gold. lol. Of course, that was my preference too!
Peter M says
Shelby, they are so pretty...could pass as ornaments but I'd still eat'em!