# Irish Cocktail Desserts The Boozy St Patrick's Day Cupcakes are Inspired by the Irish Car Bomb By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-cupcakes References: [spoonuniversity](http://spoonuniversity.com/live/25-devilishly-delicious-boozy-desserts-get-drunk-off-weekend/) & [willcookforfriends](http://www.willcookforfriends.com/2012/03/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes-boozy-baking.html) These St Patrick's Day cupcakes might be festive for March 17th, but they can technically be enjoyed any time of the year. Created by the blog Will Cook For Friends, the Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes recipe is inspired by a bomb shot cocktail. Just like the alcoholic beverage, the St Patrick's Day cupcakes contain [Irish stout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-crumb-x-guinness), Irish cream and Irish whiskey. To recreate the treats at home, you will need ingredients including [Guinness beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-unveiled) (or a similarly dark stout) and unsweetened cocoa powder. The dessert features a dark chocolate ganache that contains whiskey as well as heavy whipping cream and essentially any kind of chocolate (like bittersweet, semi sweet or dark) you prefer. The buttercream frosting contains [Bailey's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rich-products-and-baileys) plus confectioner's sugar, unsalted butter and unflavored food gel coloring if you want to get even more festive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Boozy Desserts:** Businesses can innovate by creating unique alcoholic desserts using popular cocktails and adding twists to traditional recipes. - **Holiday-inspired Treats:** Innovative businesses can develop unique desserts inspired by specific holidays, like St. Patrick's Day, to capitalize on seasonal demand. - **Gourmet Cupcakes:** There is an opportunity for businesses to tap into the gourmet dessert market by offering cupcakes with premium ingredients such as whiskey, dark chocolate, and Bailey's cream. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies, particularly those in the dessert category, can incorporate alcoholic elements in their recipes and explore holiday-themed products for increased sales. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can tap into the market for gourmet cupcakes, incorporating unique flavors and garnishments to attract customers as a dessert offering. - **Alcohol:** Companies in the alcohol industry can explore partnerships with dessert companies to offer unique alcoholic desserts, like the Irish Car Bomb cupcakes, for a unique and memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [St. Patrick's Day Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-dessert.md) - [St. Patrick's-Themed Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-vanilla-mint-shake.md) - [Springtime Holiday Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggby-coffee-beverages.md) - [Specialty Irish-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-donuts.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee-stout.md) - [Shamrock-Hued Custard Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cookie-concrete.md) - [Espresso Martini Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-cupcake.md) - [Stout-Inspired Cream Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballycastle-stout.md)