St. Patrick’s Dayisn’t just aboutcorned beefand cabbage.
to celebrate the holiday right, you’ll want a festive dessert to cap off the night.
Best-Ever Scones
Across the pond, our Irish friends love to dip their scones in tea.
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Mini Bourbon-and-Cola Bundt Cakes
Bourbon is American whiskey, which is a favorite Irish drink.
These dainty cakes are a subtle nod to an Irish love of chocolate and whiskey.
The components of golden raisins and cream make this reminiscent of a decadent version of an Irish Soda Bread.
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It’s the perfect nightcap that all your of-age guests will enjoy.
In the cupcakes: Substitute lime zest for lemon zest and fresh lime juice for lemon juice.
The light and fluffy texture of this Southern favorite comes from the sour cream used in the batter.
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Throw in a dash of green food dye to make an extra lucky cake.
Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
Cream cheese filling and praline frosting make this apple treat indulgent and irresistible.
Enjoy with a glass of your favorite stout for a delicious treat.
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For garnish, use chocolate-mint candies or mint Oreos.
With a boxed cake mix, you really can’t go wrong.
A drizzle of apple brandy sauce gives this dessert an elegant, rich finish.
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The cake is syrupy and has just the right amount of sweetness.
Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake
Serve this praline-topped cheesecake to your lucky guests.
Make this dessert ahead of time and freeze it for the festivities.
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