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Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Frosting

Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes are so delicious. A simple moist chocolate cupcake made with Guinness and topped with a creamy Bailey's Frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baileys Buttercream, Guinness, Guinness cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 6 oz Guinness
  • 1/4 cup melted Butter
  • 1/2 tbsp Vanilla
  • 1 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Bailey's Irish Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, combine cocoa, sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk to blend.
  • In another bowl, combine the Guinness, melted butter and vanilla. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature, to avoid curdling
  • Add in eggs and sour cream. Beat until combined and smooth.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Line muffin pan with paper liners or grease to avoid sticking
  • Fill each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
  • Cream butter until fluffy.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar while beating until blended and proper consistency.
  • Add Bailey's and beat to incorporate.
  • Transfer to piping bag and frost cupcakes.