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Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

These rich, moist chocolate cupcakes are infused with Guinness stout and topped with a luscious Irish cream frosting. A perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat



Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup (240ml) Guinness stout
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup (160g) sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Irish Cream Frosting:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream (or milk for a non-alcoholic option)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Make the Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Heat the Guinness & Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring Guinness and butter to a simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Combine Everything: Slowly mix the cooled Guinness mixture into the egg mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Bake: Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling them about ¾ full. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Make the Irish Cream Frosting:

  1. Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add Sugar & Baileys: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while mixing. Add Baileys, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat until fluffy and smooth.
  3. Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of caramel if desired

These cupcakes have a deep chocolate flavor with a hint of Guinness, perfectly balanced by the creamy Baileys frosting. Serve them with an Irish coffee or a pint of stout for the full St. Patrick’s Day experience

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