Description
Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly marries the richness of chocolate with the depth of stout beer. These moist, fluffy cupcakes boast a deep cocoa flavor with a hint of Guinness, making them ideal for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy weeknight indulgences. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they are sure to impress your guests and leave you 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
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Guinness stout
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, and Guinness until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg