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Guinness Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of these Guinness Cupcakes! Inspired by Nigella Lawson's famous Guinness cake, this recipe creates 12 miniature pints of pure chocolatey heaven. Dark, moist, and intensely flavorful, these cupcakes are a grown-up treat perfect for chocolate and Guinness lovers. The subtle bitterness of the stout beautifully complements the sweetness of the chocolate, creating a sophisticated and unforgettable dessert. Warning: May be too rich for young palates!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 433.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Guinness Cupcakes

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How to Make Guinness Cupcakes

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the Guinness and buttermilk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate buttercream frosting (recipe not included).
  10. Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder or a mini chocolate shaving to mimic the head of a Guinness pint (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

198g

Fat

46g

Carbs

21g

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