Irish Car Bomb CupcakesRecipe preview on Faxo
Recipe

Description
These cupcakes are truly decadent. There may be a lot of steps, but the end result is incredible. The filling is a whiskey ganache and they are topped with a Bailey's Irish Cream frosting. They make the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day.
Ingredients
- Cupcakes:
- 1 c. Guinness stout
- 1 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 c. Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 t. baking soda
- 3/4 t. salt
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 c. sour cream
- Whiskey Ganache Filling:
- 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2/3 c. heavy cream
- 2 T. butter, at room temperature
- 2 t. Irish whiskey
- Baileys Frosting:
- 2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 5 c. powdered sugar
- 6 T. Bailey's Irish Cream
Steps
- Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Place the Guinness and butter in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add cocoa powder; whisk until mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
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