Chocolate Guinness Delight Cupcakes
Indulge in these rich and decadent Chocolate Guinness Delight Cupcakes, inspired by Nigella Lawson's renowned Guinness Cake. With a perfect balance of deep chocolate flavors and the distinct notes of stout, these cupcakes transform into delightful miniature pints topped with luscious cream cheese icing. Ideal for adult gatherings or any chocolate lover's craving, this recipe yields 12 satisfying servings, making it a splendid option for parties or special occasions. The unique combination of ingredients creates a moist, flavorful treat, sure to impress friends and family alike. Perfect for those who appreciate a sophisticated dessert with a twist!
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Servings
300
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Guinness stout
125 ml (This works out to half a bottle; enjoy the rest or double the recipe for more cupcakes.)
Butter
75 g + 50 g (75 g for the cake; 50 g for the icing, softened.)
Sour cream
100 g (Room temperature.)
Cocoa powder
60 g (Unsweetened.)
Egg
1 medium (Room temperature.)
Vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon (Pure vanilla extract for best flavor.)
Plain flour
1 cup (Sifted before measuring.)
Caster sugar
300 g (Very fine sugar for a denser cake.)
Baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons (Sifted.)
Icing sugar
300 g (Sifted to avoid lumps.)
Cream cheese
125 g (Softened.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 170 degrees Celsius (325 degrees Fahrenheit) and line a muffin tin with cupcake or muffin cases.
2
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter together with the Guinness stout, stirring gently until combined without bringing it to a vigorous boil.
3
Once melted, add the cocoa powder and caster sugar to the saucepan, stirring until completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Don’t worry if it looks slightly curdled; it will incorporate well.
5
Pour the sour cream mixture into the warm Guinness mixture and stir to combine.
6
In another bowl, sift together the plain flour and baking soda, then gradually fold this dry mix into the wet ingredients until well blended. The batter will be thick and brownie-like.
7
Spoon the batter evenly into the lined cupcake cases, filling each about two-thirds full to allow for rising.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, as they can go from undercooked to overbaked quickly.
9
Once baked, carefully remove the cupcakes from the tin and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
10
For the icing, beat together the icing sugar and softened butter in a mixing bowl. The mixture should take on a pale yellow hue.
11
Add the cream cheese and stir until fully incorporated, then beat until the icing achieves a stiff consistency.
12
Using a piping bag, pipe the thick icing onto the cooled cupcakes to create a frothy topping, resembling the head of a pint of Guinness.
Nutrition Information
13.3 g
Fat
50 g
Carbs
2.5 g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chocolate Guinness Delight Cupcakes?
They are rich and decadent cupcakes inspired by Nigella Lawson's Guinness Cake, featuring deep chocolate flavors and distinct notes of stout.
How many cupcakes does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 12 satisfying servings.
Who inspired this recipe?
The recipe is inspired by Nigella Lawson's renowned Guinness Cake.
What oven temperature should I use?
Preheat your oven to 170 degrees Celsius (325 degrees Fahrenheit).
How do I prepare the muffin tin?
Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake or muffin cases.
How do I combine the butter and stout?
Melt the butter with the Guinness stout in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring gently until combined.
Should I boil the Guinness and butter?
No, you should stir them gently without bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil.
When do I add the cocoa powder and sugar?
Add them to the saucepan once the butter has melted into the stout, stirring until dissolved and smooth.
What type of sugar is required for the cake?
The recipe calls for 300g of caster sugar, which is a very fine sugar that helps create a denser cake.
How do I prepare the sour cream mixture?
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Is it normal for the sour cream mixture to look curdled?
Yes, do not worry if it looks slightly curdled; it will incorporate well into the other ingredients.
How do I combine the wet ingredients?
Pour the sour cream and egg mixture into the warm Guinness mixture and stir to combine.
Which dry ingredients need to be sifted?
You should sift together the plain flour and the baking soda.
How should I incorporate the flour mixture?
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the mixture is well blended.
What is the texture of the cupcake batter?
The resulting batter will be thick and brownie-like.
How much batter goes into each cupcake case?
Spoon the batter evenly into the cases, filling each about two-thirds full to allow for rising.
How long should I bake the cupcakes?
Bake them in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes.
Why should I monitor the cupcakes closely while baking?
They can go from undercooked to overbaked quickly, so it is important to keep a close eye on them.
How should the cupcakes be cooled?
Carefully remove them from the tin and place them on a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
How do I start the icing preparation?
Beat together the icing sugar and softened butter in a mixing bowl.
What color should the butter and sugar mixture become?
The mixture should take on a pale yellow hue.
When is the cream cheese added to the icing?
Add the cream cheese after the butter and sugar are mixed, then stir until fully incorporated.
What consistency should the icing reach?
Beat the mixture until the icing achieves a stiff consistency suitable for piping.
How do I apply the icing to the cupcakes?
Use a piping bag to pipe the thick icing onto the cooled cupcakes.
What is the icing meant to look like?
The icing is designed to create a frothy topping that resembles the head of a pint of Guinness.
How much Guinness stout is needed?
The recipe requires 125 ml of Guinness stout, which is roughly half a bottle.
How many calories are in one cupcake?
Each cupcake contains approximately 300 calories.
What type of cocoa powder is recommended?
Use 60g of unsweetened cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
What are the key tags for this recipe?
Key tags include cupcakes, dessert, chocolate, guinness, and special occasion.
Is this recipe suitable for special occasions?
Yes, these cupcakes are ideal for adult gatherings, parties, or any special occasion where a sophisticated dessert is desired.