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nigella chocolate guinness cupcakes

Nigella’s Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 250 mL 1 cup Guinness
  • 125 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
  • 75 g 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 400 g 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 150 mL 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 275 g 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoons baking soda

For the Frosting:

  • 250 g 8 oz cream cheese
  • 150 g 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream more if needed for consistency

Instructions
 

Preparing the Frosting:

  • Beat Cream Cheese: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add Icing Sugar: Sift icing sugar into the cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Adjust Consistency: Add whipping cream, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. For a thinner texture, add more cream as needed.

Assembling the Cupcakes:

  • Spread frosting generously over the cooled cupcakes, creating a frothy “head” to mimic a pint of Guinness.
  • Serve and enjoy!