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Guinness Cupcakes
These dark, decadent Guinness cupcakes are ultra-moist, with stout-enhanced chocolate and a silky cream cheese frosting that mimics a foamy pint. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
Prep Time
12 mins
Additional Time
18 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , Irish
Ingredients
- 1 cup Guinness 240ml
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 60g
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 5g
- ½ teaspoon salt 2g
- ½ cup unsalted butter 115g, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 2 large eggs 100g
- ½ cup sour cream 120ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5ml
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese 225g, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter 115g, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5ml
- 2 cups powdered sugar 240g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease with a little oil, or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the Guinness over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the cooled Guinness-cocoa mixture and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the Guinness cream cheese frosting so that it looks like the foam on a pint of Guinness.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
551IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 551IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.