Gingerbread Guinness Cupcakes
Soft, spiced, and laced with rich stout, these Gingerbread Guinness Cupcakes are the ultimate holiday indulgence with a grown-up twist. The robust flavor of Guinness pairs harmoniously with warm notes of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, while dark molasses adds depth and moisture to the batter. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy that’s impossible to resist. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire, these cupcakes are a show-stopping dessert guaranteed to impress. Easy to prepare in under an hour, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious, making them a must-try for lovers of seasonal spice and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Guinness stout
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 120 ml dark molasses
- 100 g white granulated sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml whole milk
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 225 g cream cheese
- 115 g unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 300 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the Guinness and butter together until the butter melts. Stir in the molasses and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and milk until smooth. Slowly add the cooled Guinness mixture and whisk until well combined.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cupcakes are baking, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with the cream cheese frosting.
Decorate as desired, and serve these festive treats with a smile!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 285.9 g | 367% | |
| Saturated Fat | 167.8 g | 839% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1120 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 3460 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 804.0 g | 292% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 599.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 871 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2928 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
