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

1. Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
2. 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.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.