Description
Irish Chocolate Cupcakes are moist, decadent chocolate cupcakes enriched with a touch of Irish stout or cream liqueur for depth and richness. Topped with silky chocolate or Irish cream frosting, they’re perfect for celebrating Irish heritage or enjoying a grown-up chocolate treat.
Ingredients
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- For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Irish stout (like Guinness) or Irish cream liqueur
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the frosting (choose one):
- Irish Cream Buttercream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp Irish cream liqueur
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- OR Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp Irish cream or whiskey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in stout or Irish cream, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For Irish cream frosting: beat butter until creamy. Add vanilla and salt, then mix in powdered sugar and Irish cream until smooth.
- For ganache frosting: heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Add Irish cream if using and chill slightly before piping.
- Frost cupcakes and garnish with chocolate shavings or gold sprinkles.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use milk in place of stout or liqueur.
- Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
