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Decadent Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Baileys Frosting

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Rich and moist chocolate cupcakes infused with Guinness stout and topped with a silky, boozy Baileys Irish Cream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75g)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (250g)
  • ½ cup butter, melted and cooled (115g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (180ml) or milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ cup Guinness stout (180ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Baileys Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (230g)
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (360-480g)
  • 3 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Stir in buttermilk, Guinness stout, and vanilla extract until batter is glossy and loose.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cupcakes on a rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
  9. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
  10. Add Baileys Irish Cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Adjust powdered sugar or Baileys for desired consistency.
  11. Frost completely cooled cupcakes. Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.

Notes

Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for smooth batter. Do not overmix to keep cupcakes tender. Frost only fully cooled cupcakes to prevent melting. Add Baileys slowly to frosting and chill if too soft. For dairy-free, substitute butter and Baileys with vegan alternatives. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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Keywords: Guinness, chocolate cupcakes, Baileys frosting, St. Patrick's Day, Irish cream, chocolate dessert, easy cupcakes

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