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Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Frosting

Jacki @figgindelicious
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Guinness
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Baileys Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 - 1.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Green sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F & line 12 muffin slots with silicone muffin liners.
  • Cream together brown sugar, cane sugar and butter. Mix in egg, greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth. Finally, mix in Guinness.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all purpose flour, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to wet and mix until well combined.
  • Fill each muffin cup with batter
  • Bake for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely. To make frosting, use a hand mixer to cream the butter. Add in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time., then mix in Baileys and vanilla extract.
  • Frost the cupcakes, top with sprinkles (optional) and enjoy!