Best 8 Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Maple Bacon Frosting Recipes

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Calling all chocolate and bacon lovers, this recipe is a match made in dessert heaven! These chocolate stout cupcakes are rich, moist, and infused with the flavors of a decadent stout beer, while the maple bacon frosting is the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create these mouthwatering cupcakes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE STOUT CUPCAKES



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I love cooking with beer and there's no exception when it comes to desserts. Of all beers, stout is the perfect one for desserts because of its distinct chocolate and coffee notes. Pairing it with actual chocolate is the obvious choice. These cupcakes are light in texture but heavy in the chocolate department. The white cream cheese icing reminds me of the creamy white head that Guinness is famous for.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, plus more for dusting finished cupcakes
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch fine salt
1 bottle stout beer (recommended: Guinness)
1 stick butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa, sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another medium mixing bowl, combine the stout, melted butter, and vanilla. Beat in eggs, 1 at time. Mix in sour cream until thoroughly combined and smooth. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Lightly grease 24 muffin tins. Divide the batter equally between muffin tins, filling each 3/4 full. Bake for about 12 minutes and then rotate the pans. Bake another 12 to 13 minutes until risen, nicely domed, and set in the middle but still soft and tender. Cool before turning out.
  • To make the icing: In a medium bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the heavy cream. On low speed, slowly mix in the confectioners' sugar until incorporated and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Icing can be made several hours ahead and kept covered and chilled.
  • Top each cupcake with a heap of frosting and dust with cocoa.

CHOCOLATE-STOUT CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE-BACON FROSTING



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Delicious cupcakes made with chocolate and beer, topped with a cream cheese frosting and, of course, bacon!

Provided by kris

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup stout beer (such as Frau Gruber® imperial)
1 cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
⅔ cup sour cream
5 slices bacon
3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
¾ cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Bring stout and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted. Mix in cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix eggs with sour cream in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low until well combined. Add beer mixture slowly, followed by flour mixture, until batter is smooth.
  • Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, lay bacon strips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Baste with 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, covering both sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Turn bacon over, baste with remaining syrup, and bake until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes more, watching to make sure not to burn.
  • Remove bacon and lay strips on parchment paper so they don't stick to foil upon cooling. Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop into pieces.
  • Combine butter and powdered sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 326.7 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

CHOCOLATE STOUT CUPCAKES WITH IRISH CREAM BUTTERCREAM



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Magic happens when you combine stout beer with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1 1/4 cups stout beer
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place foil or paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the liqueur; beat until blended. Add enough of the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons liqueur, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with #1M star tip; pipe frosting in circular pattern on tops of cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 g

BACON SURPRISE CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE FROSTING



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Felt like I was in Competing in Cupcake Wars! The ingredients from Dining on a Dollar Recipe Contest -- Spring 2013 made it tricky to create a dessert. Must say I nailed it! Tender, soft crumb with hint of bacon bits and topped with Maple frosting complement each other perfectly. The budget ingredient ketchup and applesauce gave the cupcakes a sweetness and added moisture. A MUST MAKE! You won't be disappointed. FYI the bacon is pieces so you will have bits just as if it was chips of chocolate. If you want you can save the bacon bits for just topping the frosting.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup bacon drippings, chilled slightly
3 eggs
1/2 cup cooked bacon piece
1 (15 1/4 ounce) yellow cake mix
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl blend ketchup, applesauce, cocoa powder, oil or bacon drippings and eggs mixing well.
  • Add cake mix and bacon crumbles whisk for 2 minutes.
  • Place into foil lined cup cake pan.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • Meanwhile beat syrup and butter together 1 minutes till light and fluffy. Add vanilla, salt and sugar and beat an other 2 minutes.
  • Pipe or spread frosting on the cupcakes.
  • Now watch everyone enjoy while they figure the ingredients.
  • If you want to give a hint garnish with some extra bacon pieces.

CHOCOLATE-STOUT CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE-BACON FROSTING



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Delicious cupcakes made with chocolate and beer, topped with a cream cheese frosting and, of course, bacon!

Provided by kris

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup stout beer (such as Frau Gruber® imperial)
1 cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
⅔ cup sour cream
5 slices bacon
3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
¾ cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Bring stout and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted. Mix in cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix eggs with sour cream in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low until well combined. Add beer mixture slowly, followed by flour mixture, until batter is smooth.
  • Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, lay bacon strips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Baste with 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, covering both sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Turn bacon over, baste with remaining syrup, and bake until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes more, watching to make sure not to burn.
  • Remove bacon and lay strips on parchment paper so they don't stick to foil upon cooling. Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop into pieces.
  • Combine butter and powdered sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 326.7 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

CHOCOLATE-STOUT CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE-BACON FROSTING



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Delicious cupcakes made with chocolate and beer, topped with a cream cheese frosting and, of course, bacon!

Provided by kris

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup stout beer (such as Frau Gruber® imperial)
1 cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
⅔ cup sour cream
5 slices bacon
3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
¾ cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Bring stout and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted. Mix in cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix eggs with sour cream in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low until well combined. Add beer mixture slowly, followed by flour mixture, until batter is smooth.
  • Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, lay bacon strips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Baste with 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, covering both sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Turn bacon over, baste with remaining syrup, and bake until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes more, watching to make sure not to burn.
  • Remove bacon and lay strips on parchment paper so they don't stick to foil upon cooling. Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop into pieces.
  • Combine butter and powdered sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 326.7 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE-BACON BUTTERCREAM



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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature, more for pans
1 cup cake flour or all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips
3 tablespoons uncooked instant oatmeal
8 thick strips bacon, in 1/4-inch dice
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons crème fraîche
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Flaky salt or fleur de sel, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the cupcakes: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 12-cup muffin tin and line with cupcake liners; set aside. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine butter, both sugars and salt. Cream on medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. With machine running, add eggs one at a time, and mix until well incorporated, 2 minutes. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl, turn mixer speed to low, and add 1/4 of the dry ingredients. When no traces of flour remain, add 1/3 of the buttermilk and mix until incorporated.
  • Continue alternating flour mixture and buttermilk, ending with flour. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl, and gently mix in chopped chocolate and oatmeal. Divide among muffin cups; each should be 3/4 full. Bake until a tester comes out clean, 30 minutes. Turn out of tin and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Make the frosting: In a heavy skillet, cook bacon over low heat until fat is rendered and meat is crisp. Set a sieve over bowl of mixer, and pour skillet contents into sieve. Reserve bacon bits. You should have no more than 3 tablespoons bacon fat in mixer bowl; set aside additional bacon fat for another use.
  • Return skillet to heat and add butter. Butter will melt, then foam, then separate into golden liquid and white solids. Let butter cook, scraping bottom of pan occasionally to prevent burning, until milk solids toast and turn brown. Transfer browned butter to mixer bowl and refrigerate until cold.
  • In separate bowl, combine milk, cream, crème fraîche, vanilla and maple syrup. In mixer bowl, cream bacon fat and brown butter with salt until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and mix at medium speed until fluffy, about 8 minutes. With mixer running, pour in milk mixture and continue mixing until smooth. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Frost the cupcakes: With small offset spatula, fluff frosting until soft and spreadable but not runny. Spread about 3 tablespoons frosting on each cooled cupcake. Sprinkle a pinch of bacon bits and a pinch of flaky salt on top. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 367 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE-STOUT CUPCAKES



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These Chocolate-Stout Cupcakes can be frosted and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a day ahead. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day, decorate them with the hearts just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces cream cheese
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter
1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 bottle (11.2 ounces) stout, such as Guinness (about 1 1/3 cups)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lime
96 chocolate gold hearts (available at ohnuts.com)

Steps:

  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese with butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Beat in vanilla and salt. Frosting can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two standard 12-cup muffin tins with baking cups. In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together flour, 2 cups sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder, then stout. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; stir into flour mixture just until combined. Stir in eggs and sour cream.
  • Divide batter evenly among cups, filling each two-thirds of the way. Bake, rotating once, until cupcakes spring back and a tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer tins to wire racks; let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, peel wide strips of lime zest with a vegetable peeler. Thinly slice zest into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Coat strips in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; cut into 1/2-inch-long pieces.
  • Spread cupcakes with 2 cups frosting (reserve remaining for another use). Top each with 4 gold hearts (to form a shamrock) and 1 piece of sugared lime zest (to make a stem). Serve.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a dark chocolate stout beer.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a smoother frosting, beat the butter and maple syrup together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the bacon bits to the frosting just before serving.

Conclusion:

These chocolate stout cupcakes with maple bacon frosting are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy, with a hint of smokiness from the bacon. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them as a special treat, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

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