Last Updated on March 9, 2025
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, Right? St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday for everyone, especially when you have some tasy desserts to go along with your green beer! While many think about this day as relates to parades,festive green attire, drinking and leprechauns, it’s also the perfect occasion to whip up themed treats that bring joy to family and friends. With vibrant colors, rich flavors, and a sprinkle of creativity, these desserts will make your celebration extra special. Best of all, St. Patrick’s Day baking is all about fun—no need for luck when you have these delicious recipes! Try and enjoy these 7 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Desserts to Celebrate the Luck of the Irish!
7 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Desserts to Celebrate the Luck of the Irish
1. Guinness Chocolate Cake with Bailey’s Frosting
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp Bailey’s Irish Cream
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Heat Guinness and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar. Let cool.
- Beat eggs and sour cream in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into the Guinness mixture.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 45 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, and Bailey’s until smooth.
- Spread over the cake and enjoy!
2. Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
For the Frosting:
For the Frosting:
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp Bailey’s Irish Cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients, alternating with Bailey’s.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18 minutes. Let cool.
- For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, and Bailey’s until smooth. Pipe onto cupcakes and serve!
3. Shamrock Shake Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk and peppermint extract. Add green food coloring.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18 minutes. Let cool.
- For frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.
- Pipe onto cupcakes and serve!
4. Irish Pot of Gold Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup caramel sauce (for filling)
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Gold sprinkles for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18 minutes. Let cool.
- Cut a small hole in each cupcake and fill with caramel.
- For the frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Pipe onto cupcakes and sprinkle with gold sprinkles.
5. Irish Cream Tiramisu
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 12 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions:
- Beat heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, and Bailey’s until stiff peaks form.
- Dip ladyfingers in espresso and layer them in a dish.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat layers.
- Dust with cocoa powder and chill for 2 hours before serving.
6. Shamrock Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Green food coloring
- Green and gold sprinkles
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and vanilla.
- Mix in flour and baking powder. Add green food coloring.
- Roll dough to ¼-inch thick and cut into shamrock shapes.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Decorate with sprinkles and serve!
7. Leprechaun Hat Cake Pops
Green chocolate-covered cake pops shaped like mini leprechaun hats. These adorable treats are perfect for parties, offering a fun and festive addition to your St. Patrick’s Day dessert spread. Simply prepare your favorite cake pop recipe, dip them in green candy melts, and shape them like mini top hats. Add a black fondant band and a gold buckle for the full leprechaun look!
Enjoy these festive and delicious St. Patrick’s Day desserts!
Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments!
