Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes

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4.8

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    12 cupcakes

  • Calories

    301 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes

These delicious chocolate cupcakes are packed with Guinness flavor, they pack a punch!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces Guinness Stout
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Guinness Syrup

  • 3 tablespoons reduced guinness see instructions
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Chocolate Buttercream

  • 1 stick ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted and cooled
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons reduced guinness see instructions
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Instructions

For the Chocolate Cupcakes 

  1. Place the Guinness in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook it until it has reduced to about ½ cup. This should take 15-20 minutes– make sure to stir occasionally so it doesn't bubble over. Once the Guinness has reduced, set it aside to cool completely before continuing. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 350F and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. 
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Then, whisk in ¼ cup of the cooled reduced Guinness. Next add the sugar and whisk to combine. 
  4. Add the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Whisk just until no large lumps remain– you don’t want to overmix! 
  5. Divide the batter between the cupcake tins, filling each one ¾ of the way full. 
  6. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely before icing. 

For the Guinness Syrup 

  1. Place the reduced Guinness and granulated sugar in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Cook until the sugar has dissolved (about 5 minutes) and then set the syrup aside to cool. 

For the Chocolate Buttercream 

  1. Add the softened butter and melted chocolate to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well combined– about 1 minute. 
  2. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar. Once all of the powdered sugar has been incorporated, add the reduced Guinness and vanilla extract. 
  3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and beat until the buttercream becomes light and fluffy– about 1 minute. 
  4. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip. 
  5. To assemble, poke the top of each cupcake 5 times with a fork and pour over 1 teaspoon of the Guinness syrup. 
  6. Pipe the frosting on top of each cupcake and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles. 
  7. Enjoy immediately and store any leftover cupcakes in the fridge for up to three days.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 148mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 53IU (1%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 148mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 47g 94%
Vitamin A 53IU 1%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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