Chocolate Beer Cupcakes With Whiskey Filling And Irish Cream Icing (Boozy Treat)

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our irresistible Chocolate Beer Cupcakes With Whiskey Filling And Irish Cream Icing! This boozy treat, crafted with the perfect balance of flavors, is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon Irish whiskey, or more to taste
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, or more as needed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®), or more to taste

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius and line two muffin tins with 27 paper liners.
• In a saucepan, bring the Irish stout beer and 1/3 cup of butter to a boil, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the egg with a whisk, then add the sour cream and heavy whipping cream. Gradually beat in the beer mixture, then the flour mixture until just combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely in the tins.
• For the filling, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until simmering. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and whiskey; pour into a bowl. Let cool to room temperature, then spoon the filling into the center of each cupcake.
• For the frosting, beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until smooth and spreadable. Beat in the Irish cream liqueur to taste, and adjust the consistency with more confectioners’ sugar if needed.
• Spread the frosting on the filled cupcakes and serve. Enjoy your boozy treat!

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 18g (saturated 12g)
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Carbohydrates: 36g (fiber 2g, sugar 24g)
• Protein: 4g