Chocolate Beer Cupcakes With Whiskey Filling And Irish Cream Icing

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Cupcakes: * All-purpose flour: 225g * Baking soda: 1 tsp * Baking powder: 1 tsp * Salt: 1/2 tsp * Cocoa powder: 30g * Granulated sugar: 200g * Vegetable oil: 120ml * Eggs: 2 large * Buttermilk: 125ml * Guinness beer: 120ml

For the Whiskey Filling: * Honey: 100ml * Irish whiskey: 50ml * Butter: 50g * Heavy cream: 100ml

For the Irish Cream Icing: * Irish cream liqueur: 100ml * Heavy cream: 150ml * Unsalted butter: 120g * Powdered sugar: 200g

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 18-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. 3. In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. 4. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix in Guinness beer. 5. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the Whiskey Filling: 1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, whiskey, butter, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. 2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

For the Irish Cream Icing: 1. In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. 2. Add Irish cream liqueur and heavy cream and beat until well combined.

To Assemble: 1. Use a coring tool to remove a small circle of cake from the center of each cupcake. 2. Fill the holes with whiskey filling. 3. Pipe Irish cream icing onto the cupcakes to create a swirl.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per cupcake
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey cupcakes with a hint of Guinness
• Decadent whiskey filling provides a burst of flavor
• Smooth and creamy Irish cream icing adds a touch of sweetness
• Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any Irish-themed celebration

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes were absolutely amazing! The combination of chocolate, whiskey, and Irish cream was heavenly."
• "I made these for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor profile."
• "The cupcakes were easy to make and looked very impressive. I will definitely be making them again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• If you don't have a coring tool, you can use a sharp knife to cut a small circle out of the center of each cupcake.
• If the whiskey filling is too thick, add a splash of more heavy cream.
• If the Irish cream icing is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.