by mrslarkin
View
my 138 recipes »
mrslarkin's Notes:
Expand1/2 cup Guinness Stout Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup espresso, or strong black coffee Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups cocoa powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups all-purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup granulated sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup light brown sugar (press out any lumps) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (press out any lumps) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons cocoa powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon espresso powder Ask a question about this ingredient
2 1/2 tablespoons hot water Ask a question about this ingredient
24 perfect berries, washed and air dried, or 24 perfect whole coffee beans Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set oven rack to middle. Lightly grease cupcake pan(s) with cooking spray. Line cupcake pan(s) with 24 paper liners.
Ask a question about this stepWarm the stout and coffee. I do this in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, then add butter and stir until melted. Add cocoa powder and vanilla, and stir till combined.
Ask a question about this stepIn large bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking soda and salt.
Ask a question about this stepIn mixer fitted with paddle attachment, mix together the eggs and sour cream. Pour in chocolate mixture and mix slowly. Gradually add flour mixture and gently mix until it is all combined. Fill each liner ¾ full.
Ask a question about this stepBake for 18 – 20 minutes, turning pan(s) from back to front and top to bottom half-way through cooking time. Check with a cake tester to be sure – it should come out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes, then remove cakes from pan(s) and set on cooling rack to cool completely.
Ask a question about this stepFor glaze, mix together dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add hot water by tablespoon-ful. Mix with a spoon until a loose icing is achieved. Alternatively, you can use fresh-brewed espresso in place of the water and espresso powder. Dip tops of cakes into glaze and set on wax or parchment-lined pans to catch drips. Top with berries or coffee beans and let cakes dry for about 20 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepServe with a lovely espresso, caffe latte, glass of milk, or the remaining stout if you haven't guzzled it down already.
Ask a question about this stepHow could i forget about cupcakes as street food? Yes, yes! yes!
oh my do these look delicious!!
How did I let this slip through the cracks? Heading to to IMMEDIATELY makes these!!
Making these for friends tonight, a big HIT every time, love love love!
Made this cake again tonight. Batter fits in three 6" pans. Butter pans very well and line with parchment. Butter parchment as well. Bake for about 30 - 35 minutes. Makes a very tall 3-layer cake. Use wooden dowels for extra support! (or freeze one layer for later.)
Note on baking in cake pans: Grease two 6" round pans with butter, line with parchment. Fill pans 1/2 to 2/3 with batter. Don't over-fill! There will be extra batter - about 4+ jumbo cupcakes worth. Might work with 3 pans - will try next time.
I saw that recipe and tore it out - in fact I still have it since it sounded so interesting with the stout. You've motivated me to try this and your version. I love the mocha icing and berry on top you've done. Beautiful.
Thanks ChezSuzanne! It's an awesome recipe. When I made it the very first time using only stout, I felt the cake had way too much of a yeasty taste, so since then I've cut back on the stout.
Thank you so much, Jennifer Ann! They're also dangerous - you can't eat just one!
These look beautiful and sound delicious!
This is from your friendly editors at Food52.
Those look absolutely delicous. I love the stout in the cake. They are beautiful.