Filled Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Irish Cream Whipped Cream Frosting
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 cupcakes
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Irish
Filled Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Irish Cream Whipped Cream Frosting
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Moist and tender Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes filled with the most decadent whiskey chocolate ganache and frosted with fluffy Irish cream whipped cream.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, 110 gr
- 1/2 cup Guinness Stout 120 ml
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder natural & unsweetened, 30 gr
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 160 gr
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 gr
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt I use sea salt or Kosher salt
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream 80 ml, at room temperature
For Chocolate Ganache Filling:
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 60 gr
- 1/4 cup heavy cream 60 ml
- 1-2 tablespoons whiskey optional, or to taste
For Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Irish cream optional, or to taste
Optional:
- St. Patrick's Day sprinkles
- chocolate shavings
- chocolate jimmies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
To Make the Cupcakes:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the Guinness and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder. Allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer whisk the egg then, add the sour cream and stir on medium speed until combined.
- Add about a third of the dry mixture into the sour cream mix, stir on low speed until almost combined, then add about 1/2 of the Guinness mixture. Add another 1/3 of the dry mixture, the remaining Guinness mixture and finish with the remaining dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overbeat!
- Pour or spoon the batter into the cupcake liners. Fill each about 2/3 full to avoid spilling or sinking and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then, place on cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a small microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, heat the cream until warm, about 15 to 30 seconds. You can also do this on the stovetop, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. You want the cream to be warm without boiling (watch carefully!).
- Pour the warm cream over the chocolate chips and allow to sit for 1 minute then, stir until smooth. Stir in the whiskey if using. Allow to cool a bit, until thick, but still pipable.
- Place the chocolate ganache filling in a piping bag fitted with a round tip (0.25 or 0.5). You can also use a resealable bag with a corner cut off. Lastly a small spoon can do the job too!
- With a spoon, small pairing knife, pipping tip or an apple corer, cut a small hole in the middle of the cooled cupcakes. Pipe some chocolate ganache in the center of each cupcake until it reaches the top.
To Make The Frosting
- In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and Irish cream and whisk until just reaching stiff peaks, about 4 minutes.
- Using a piping bag with your favorite decorative tip, pipe frosting onto each cupcake. (I used a star tip)
Notes
- The alcohol in the Guinness beer burns off while the cupcakes bake in the oven.
- For a non-alcoholic chocolate ganache filling, omit the whiskey.
- For a non-alcoholic whipped frosting, use vanilla extract (about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon) or 2-3 tablespoons of Irish creamer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
258mg
(11%)
Potassium
123mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
811IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 811IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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