Description
These Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, moist, and utterly unforgettable. With deep chocolate flavor boosted by smooth Guinness Draught, they’re the perfect fusion of comfort dessert and sophisticated treat. Topped with Irish Cream or chocolate buttercream, they make an indulgent quick breakfast idea, festive dessert, or easy recipe for special occasions. Whether you’re searching for dinner ideas or food ideas to wow a crowd, this cupcake recipe hits the mark every time.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Guinness Draught
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting of choice (Irish Cream Buttercream or Chocolate Buttercream, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Guinness and butter until butter melts.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until dissolved; let cool slightly.
5. Whisk sour cream, egg, and vanilla into the cooled Guinness mixture.
6. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
7. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, frost with your choice of buttercream and serve.
Notes
Let the Guinness mixture cool before adding eggs to avoid curdling.
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor.
Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps your cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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