guinness cupcakes.

Another Nigella Lawson favourite. I've adapted her deliciously indulgent Guinness cake recipe to create cupcakes. Complete with a hint of chocolate (okay maybe more than a hint...) these Guinness cupcakes are make with a moist stout infused sponge and topped with moreish cream cheese frosting. 

Shopping list.
For the Guinness cupcakes (makes 24)

♥ 250 ml Guinness
♥ 250g unsalted butter
♥ 75g cocoa powder
♥ 400g caster sugar
♥ 150ml sour cream
♥ 2 medium free range eggs
♥ 1 tbsp vanilla extract
♥ 275g plain flour
♥ 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 

For the cream cheese topping

♥ 300g cream cheese
♥ 150g icing sugar 

♥ 150ml thick double cream 

I followed Nigella's Guinness cake recipe pretty much exactly. Then, divided evenly into cases and popped in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. It's quite a wet mixture but don't be alarmed - it rises just fine and makes for an incredibly moist cake.

I would advise checking after 20 minutes and maybe turning. They definitely won't need as long as the full cake and it's hard to tell with the colour if they're burning.

Once cooled, top with cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

Have you ever made Nigella's Guinness cake? Or perhaps you follow another stout cupcake recipe? They have a deliciously chocolate taste which is make all the richer with the Guinness. Even if you don't like stout, beer or ale - these are a must try!