Chocolate Whiskey and Beer Cupcakes

If you’ve ever chug down a marvelous blend of a shot glass filled with Jameson’s Irish whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream, along with a perfect pint of Guinness, you’re most likely to dig into this recipe. Change the way parties go with a phenomenal delight you won’t dare overlook! Introducing chocolate whiskey and beer cupcakes! The combination may sound bizarre, but the taste—the startlingly luscious flavor—it’s to die for. Eyes on the pictures below, yep, you’re staring at the very embodiment of perfection.

A heavenly treat perfect for any occasion

Making an event extra special has never been so easy with this amalgamation of ingredients. Be it New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, holidays, or birthdays—you name it! Save this heavenly recipe for any occasion. You can even bring them over at work! Just be prepared to get queries on this recipe! At any rate, you can turn an ordinary day into a special event with a load of these cupcakes. A cocktail and a baked good— just what relish these two held!

The magic behind the chocolatey treat

From a distance, these cupcakes may all just look like the typical ones. However, your palate is totally in for a surprise! Its unique ganache filling, frosting, and just about the entirety of the chocolate cupcake are something you’ve never come across yet. This baking fashion is not your usual type.

If Irish car bombs are your thing and Baileys is something you can impossibly say no to, the concept of a Guinness cake with a bailey’s frosting will appeal to you. In case it never crossed your mind, chocolate and whiskey go hand in hand! And of course, but beer and cupcakes can make a spectacular pair!

Procedures for the Chocolate Whiskey and Beer Cupcakes

Ok sure, you’re not that masterful in this department (or maybe you are!). But hey, a recipe this doable won’t leave you scratching your head. Gather all these ingredients below and you’re good to go.

In making the Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes, you will need the following:

¾ teaspoon of salt, ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (ideally Dutch-process), ⅔ cup of sour cream, 1 cup of stout, 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 ½  teaspoons of baking soda, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of sugar, and 2 large eggs.

In making the Ganache filling, you will need the following:

⅔ cup of heavy cream, 1 to 2 teaspoons of Irish whiskey, 2 tablespoons of butter at room temperature, 8 ounces of bittersweet chocolate

In making the Baileys Frosting, you will need the following:

1 stick (or 4 ounces or ½ cup) of unsalted butter at room temperature, 3 to 4 cups of confections sugar, 3 to 4 tablespoons of Baileys (milk, heavy cream, or both will do)

Step 1: Cupcake-making

Firstly, preheat your oven to 350°F. Get in order at least 24 cupcake liners.  After that, bring both 1 cup stout and 1 cup butter, and simmer them both in a large saucepan. Put on cocoa powder and whisk until everything else is ideally combined.

On the other hand, whisk baking soda, flour, sugar, and ¾ teaspoon salt altogether in a large bowl. Blend these ingredients while slightly cooling the former combination of stout, butter, and cocoa powder. In another large bowl, you can beat sour cream and eggs to mix. Thereafter, you can add the egg mixture to the stout-chocolate mixture and beat enjoyably. Slowly, add flour mixture. Fold batter using a rubber spatula until all else is merged.

Now back to your cupcake liners, equally divide batter among the 24 pieces. Neatly fill each ⅔ to ¾ of the way. After finishing all, go ahead and bake cake until the tester that is inserted into the center comes out without any dense streaks of batter. Try to rotate them for about 17 minutes. Finally, let the cupcakes cool on a rack.

Step 2: Filling-making

Place your chocolate to a heatproof bowl after chopping. You can then heat the cream and let it steadily flow over the chocolate. Wait for one minute and begin stirring it. Carry on with it until it smoothens and the chocolate has melted. Next, it’s time to add the butter and the secret weapon—whiskey. Enjoy the process of stirring until the mixture becomes smooth.

Step 3: Cupcake-filling

Allow the ganache to sit until it becomes cool. Remember to stir every 10 minutes. When your cooled cupcakes are mushy enough to be piped, get a 1-inch round cookie cutter and cut its centers. Careful not to cut through the bottom, though! You can use a grapefruit knife or any of your thin spoons to precisely take out the center of each cupcake. While holding your piping bag, put the ganache, and start filling the holes all the way to the top.

Step 4: Frosting-making

Get the butter and whip it with either a hand mixer or an electric mixer in the bowl until it becomes fluffy. Afterward, gradually add tablespoons of powdered sugar. This helps in making frostings less grainy. Once the frosting thickens enough, you can proceed lightly by trickling the Baileys and whipping it. Now, not to say you’re totally inconsiderate of your friends who are not that into beer, you can opt for a clever alternative that equally issues an astonishing tang. Milk is an awesome substitute to serve your folks who are not much of a beer drinker, or not at all.

Going back to the matter at hand, continue whipping until it melds well. You can add another spoonful of powdered sugar if the frosting becomes too thin. You will only need a tiny portion of frosting since its sweet enough. The frosting sufficiently coats the cupcakes. It’s preferable to cover the cupcakes twice so it will look kind of looming and have a sophisticated layer.

Step 5: Cupcake-decorating

Then you can unleash your creativity in icing and adorning your cupcakes. You can use any piping tip available to you. Sprinkle colorful sanding sugar as an edible decoration for your finishing touch!

The long, worthwhile baking process

Baking these cupcakes would take a considerable amount of time. After following the baking procedure for a week or even two, you can wrap and store them in your freezer. It’s up to you if you want to fill the cupcakes prior to freezing them. When all is said and done, you’re free to let your appetite reign!

Just so you know, the Guinness is well-baked out in the cake. So, no, it won’t feel like you’re gulping a shot of beer straight from a glass. It won’t overpower the rest of the ingredients. Just the perfect blend for you!  Besides, the Baileys have a mighty fresh effect on the overall taste, too.

Conclusion

You can make at least 20 to 24 cupcakes out of the ingredients. Mini-cupcakes are also an amazing idea for people who are a little strict (but not really!) with their diet. Have you drooled over these Chocolate whiskey and beer cupcakes yet? If you still can’t get enough, though, you can make another batch with the size of a cake! After all, you call the shots! Welcome to 4inLanyards for more information.