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How to Make Guinness Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking with beer, Guinness is a popular choice due to its rich and robust flavor. These Guinness cupcakes with espresso frosting are a decadent and unique twist on traditional cupcakes. The deep and earthy notes of the stout beer combined with the bold kick of espresso in the frosting create a truly indulgent treat for both beer and coffee lovers alike.

The addition of Guinness to the batter not only adds a distinctive flavor, but it also lends a moist and tender text...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cubed and softened
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Combine stout beer, butter, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until butter is melted. Pour into a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in another large bowl. Pour gradually into the beer mixture, beating with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in sour cream and eggs, one at a time, until batter is smooth.
  • Divide batter among the lined muffin cups, filling each one 3/4 of the way.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 22 to 28 minutes. Leave in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. Combine powdered sugar and butter in a bowl. Beat on low speed until creamy. Mix water and espresso powder in a bowl until espresso is dissolved. Pour into the bowl and beat frosting on medium-high speed until fluffy.
  • Cover tops of cooled cupcakes with frosting.

    • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 177mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 75mg

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