Description
Craving a rich and indulgent dessert with a grown-up twist? These Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes are packed with bold chocolate flavor, made ultra-moist with smooth Guinness Draught, and crowned with a creamy Irish cream buttercream frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, dinner parties, or a fun baking day, this easy recipe is a show-stopping treat. With a soft, fudgy center and a hint of stout, these cupcakes deliver big flavor with minimal effort — making them one of our go-to food ideas for easy dessert recipes, special occasion treats, or simple baking fun. Great for anyone who loves chocolate, cupcakes, or unique dessert ideas!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup Guinness Draught beer
0.5 cup unsalted butter
0.5 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Guinness and butter until melted. Whisk in cocoa powder and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
4. In another bowl, mix sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the cooled Guinness mixture.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
6. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
7. For frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in Irish cream and beat until fluffy.
8. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the Guinness mixture is cool before adding it to the eggs to prevent scrambling.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute coffee for Guinness and milk with a splash of vanilla for the Irish cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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