Guinness and Chocolate Cupcakes with Baileys Frosting
These decadent Guinness and Chocolate Cupcakes combine the rich, roasted flavor of Guinness with the smoothness of chocolate. Topped with a luscious Baileys-infused buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any celebration. The black and white swirl frosting adds a striking visual contrast, enhanced with silver balls and shimmer spray for an elegant finish.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- 10 cupcake cases
- Mixing bowls
- Sieve
- whisk,
- spatula
- Piping bag with 1cm plain nozzle
- wire rack
- small pan
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 170 g unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 125 ml Guinness
- 70 g plain flour
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 170 g caster sugar
For the Frosting:
- 165 g unsalted butter
- 250 g icing sugar sifted
- 1 –2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream to taste
- ½ –1 tube of black food coloring
To Decorate:
- Silver balls
- Silver shimmer spray
Instructions
Prepare the Cupcake Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/Gas Mark 3.
- Line a muffin tin with 10 cupcake cases.
- Sift the cocoa powder into a mixing bowl.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small pan, then pour it into the cocoa powder.
- Add the vanilla extract, egg, and Guinness, and whisk until well combined.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, and caster sugar.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Pour the Guinness mixture into the well and whisk until a smooth, shiny batter forms.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the cupcake cases, filling them two-thirds full.
- Bake for 17–20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
Make the Baileys Frosting:
- Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the unsalted butter and sifted icing sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of Baileys Irish Cream and continue whisking for 5 minutes until the frosting becomes paler and smooth.
- Divide the frosting into two portions.
- Add the black food coloring to one portion, mixing until it reaches the desired shade.
- For a darker color, use a concentrated black food coloring.
- Fit a piping bag with a 1cm plain nozzle and carefully spoon both frostings into the bag, arranging them side by side so that they pipe out together, creating a swirl effect.
Decorate the Cupcakes:
- Pipe a large swirl of the frosting on top of each cooled cupcake.
- Decorate with silver balls and lightly spray with silver shimmer spray for a finishing touch.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Suggestion:
Serve these Guinness and Chocolate Cupcakes with a glass of Irish coffee or a shot of Baileys on the side for an indulgent treat.Wine Recommendation:
Pair with a robust Irish stout like Guinness or a sweet dessert wine such as a rich port.Nutritional Information
Calories: 360 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 22 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 28 g | Salt: 0.3 mg
