Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Salted Ganache
That's right, It's March. And that means St. Patrick's day is just weeks away. I will never forget St. Patty's Day again, as my little munchkin was born the day before, on March 16, 2010. I have never been to Ireland, but it seems like such a beautiful place. I would love to cozy up next to a fire in a pub in the countryside.
Stout cupcakes. Sound crazy? Well, I'm not a big beer drinker, but the beer in these cupcakes really adds something special. Stout often has notes of chocolate, oats, and caramel, making it the perfect addition to chocolate cupcakes. Ganache is the simplest frosting to make, and shows off the cupcake in this recipe beautifuly. If you're crazy like me, top with some fleur de sel or good sea salt. But wait until the ganache has slightly firmed up or it will dissolve.
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| photo by Kelly @ Along For the Ride. Check out her great photos of Ireland and the glorious food and restaurants she experienced there. |
I just found this great vintage inspired edible wafer paper for making St. Patrick's day cookies and cakes at Fancy Flours. Aren't they cute? They look fancy, but couldn't be simpler to make.
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Salted Ganache
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil
1 cup stout beer
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients together until moist and well blended.
Fill cupcake cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Frost with ganache or other favorite icing. Sprinkle with fleur de sel (optional).
Ganache
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips