Guinness, Whiskey & Irish Cream Cupcakes
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Guinness, Whiskey & Irish Cream Cupcakes
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Guinness cupcakes with a Jameson whiskey ganache center and topped with a Baileys Irish Cream frosting.
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup Guinness Stout
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup sour cream
For the Whiskey Ganache Filling:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Irish whiskey
For the Baileys Frosting:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream
Instructions
- Make the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two standard muffin tins with liners.
- Place the Guinness and butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sour cream on medium speed until combined. Add the Guinness-chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and beat just to combine. Reduce the speed to low, add the flour mixture and beat just until it starts to come together, about 30 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, fold the batter until completely combined. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners. Bake until a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Whiskey Ganache Filling: Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat. Immediately pour it over the chocolate, then let it sit for two minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the mixture from the center outward until smooth. Add the butter and whiskey and stir until combined. Let the ganache cool until thick but still soft enough to be piped, about 30 minutes. (If it becomes too stiff, simply give it a good whisk and it will loosen up.)
- Fill the Cupcakes: Using a paring knife, cut the centers out of the cooled cupcakes, going about two-thirds of the way down. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, divide the prepared ganache between the centers of the cupcakes.
- Make the Baileys Frosting: Using the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, whip the butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually add the powdered sugar until all of it is incorporated. Add the Baileys, increase the speed to medium-high and whip for another 2 to 3 minutes, until it is light and fluffy.
- Using your favorite decorating tip, or an offset spatula, frost the cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
- The cupcakes in the old photos were decorated using a Wilton 1M decorating tip, which I reference in a number of comments below. The cupcakes in the new photos (3/8/17) were decorated with an Ateco #827 tip. Both are open star tips, but the Ateco one is slightly larger.
- Nutritional values are based on one cup cake
Nutrition Information
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Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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