So ive decided to add some baking recipes ive made since i dont manage to cook everyday with my busy life :) So heres a great cupcake recipe. My husband absolutely loved these i made them for him as hes Irish and wont be home yet again for St Patrick Day. Last year i ran a St Pattys Day 5k at our last post this year im not sure if they will have one at this post. I ran the 5k for my hubby. This year i made cupcakes lol way easier haha! Hope you enjoy these yummy cupcakes as much as we did.
THE CUPCAKES:
THE CUPCAKES:
- 1/2 cup Guinness (or other stout)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 3/8 cup (aka 1/4 and 1/8 cups) cocoa powder
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3/8 cup (aka 1/4 and 1/8 cups) cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F)
- Melt the butter (on the stovetop or in the microwave)
- Add Guinness and cocoa powder and stir to combine well
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda
- Stir in egg and sour cream
- Add chocolate mixture and stir well
- Place cupcake papers in the muffin tin
- Spoon the mixture into the tin to fill about 3/4 full (you'll have enough for 12 cupcakes)
- Bake for 17 minutes
- Remove from oven and allow to cool fully
GNACHE:
- 3 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Jameson whiskey (or other whiskey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
- Gently heat cream on the stovetop or in the microwave
- Add chocolate and let sit for a few moments
- Stir gently until chocolate is melted and combined with the cream
- Mix in butter, vanilla, and Jameson
- Allow to cool until thick (semi-solid)
- Spoon into a pastry bag or plastic bag
THE FROSTING:
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons Baileys (or other Irish cream liquor)
DIRECTIONS:
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