Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes that melds chocolate and stout for an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a delightful tang. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, a birthday, or simply treating yourself on a Tuesday, these irresistible cupcakes will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Guinness stout
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, blend melted butter with sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and Guinness until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: <0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg