Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting are the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. An easy homemade chocolate cake recipe with beer for anytime of the year even after Valentine’s Day.
I came up with these “His & Hers” Valentine’s Day Chocolate Stout Cupcakes as I was thinking about a Valentine’s Day dessert. I’m not a huge Valentine’s Day fan, but I’m all for an excuse to make something with chocolate! Since my husband would much rather a beer, I thought I’d combine the two! If you liked my Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes with Streusel Cream Cheese Frosting from this fall, I’m sure you’ll love these Chocolate Stout Cupcakes. A cake mix, a chocolate stout or your favorite chocolate beer, and a few other simple ingredients, and you’ll have some decadent Chocolate Stout Cupcakes in no time! A perfect His & Hers treat for Valentine’s Day!
If you like little chocolate cakes, you may also like my almond flour cake which are chocolate and made in little ramekins! These Dipped Conversation Hearts Krispies Treats are also a fun treat for Valentine’s Day!
First thing I did for these cupcakes was melt the butter with instant coffee in the microwave until the coffee dissolved.
Then I added the butter and coffee to the cake mix, beer, and eggs. As you can see I used a Pillsbury cake mix and Harpoon Chocolate Stout. If you use a different cake mix you may have to alter the liquids/ingredients a little based on the recipe on the box.
Stir until just combined. So rich and chocolatey! The beer gives the batter a nice flavor without overpowering it.
I used my ice cream scoop to divide the cake batter among the paper liners. Quick and easy!
Bake cupcakes according to package directions.
While the cupcakes are baking, beat together the frosting ingredients and pipe/frost as desired.
You may need a big glass of milk with these chocolate stout cupcakes or another beer! Enjoy!
For another fun Valentine’s Day dessert, you may like these Easy Chocolate Pops!
Hope you enjoy! Do love cupcakes? Check out my other gourmet cupcake recipes for more great ideas for all sorts of cupcakes. And for a great layered cake check out my chocolate brownie cake, delish!
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 18.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (1 box)
- 1 1/4 cup chocolate stout/beer
- 3 large eggs
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons chocolate stout/beer
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted
- 4-6 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt butter and coffee granules together in microwave.
- Place cake mix, 1 1/4 cups stout, and eggs in large mixing bowl. Add butter and coffee and mix until just combined.
- Spoon cake batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, mix together cream cheese, butter, cocoa powder, stout, and unsweetened chocolate with electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Mix in powdered sugar until desired consistency. Frost cupcakes as desired.
Notes
Nutrition:
(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)
About Lisa Huff
Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites.
LOVE this flavor pairing! What a fun treat for all to enjoy!
I love how stout and chocolate taste together. This is such a great idea, Lisa!
I love beer in chocolate cake. Great idea!
Nom! I am not a big beer fan, but it is great with chocolate. These look great.