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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes – Valentine’s Day Dessert!

February 13, 2012 4 Comments

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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.

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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!

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

 

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.

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

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.

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

Stir until just combined.  So rich and chocolatey!  The beer gives the batter a nice flavor without overpowering it.

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

I used my ice cream scoop to divide the cake batter among the paper liners.  Quick and easy!

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

Bake cupcakes according to package directions.

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

While the cupcakes are baking, beat together the frosting ingredients and pipe/frost as desired.

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

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!

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe | SnappyGourmet.com

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!

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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes

A cake mix, a beer, and a few other ingredients for some decadent cupcakes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Yield 24
Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 (18.25 oz.) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cup chocolate stout/beer
  • 3 eggs

Frosting:

  • 1 (8 oz.) package 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

SNAPPY TIPS: When making the frosting, be sure your butter and cream cheese is at room temperature and soft otherwise your frosting may get lumpy.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Any chocolate beer may be substituted for the chocolate stout.
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade chocolate cupcakes, Valentine's Day cupcakes
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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Recipe - easy chocolate cupcake recipe with beer!

Tags: beer, cake mix, chocolate, cupcakes, dessert, recipe, stout, Valentine's Day Categories: Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts (All), Recipes

About the Author

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. <More about Lisa Huff>

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  1. Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says

    January 27, 2015 at 12:19 am

    LOVE this flavor pairing! What a fun treat for all to enjoy!

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  2. Christine (Cook the Story) says

    January 26, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I love how stout and chocolate taste together. This is such a great idea, Lisa!

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  3. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    February 13, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I love beer in chocolate cake. Great idea!

    Reply
  4. Angela says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Nom! I am not a big beer fan, but it is great with chocolate. These look great.

    Reply

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