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Beer Brownie Cupcakes with Beer Buttercream

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Updated Apr 27, 2019
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Brownies get an intense flavor boost from the yeasty, malty addition of your favorite brew. Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix is the easy base for this rich dessert.

Beer Brownie Cupcakes with Beer Buttercream

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

Brownie Cupcakes

Beer Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons beer
  • 2 tablespoons milk chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, stir together Brownie Cupcakes ingredients until well blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about two-thirds full.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium bowl, beat softened butter, shortening and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed until blended after each addition. Add 2 tablespoons of the beer; beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Beat in remaining 1 tablespoon beer if frosting is too thick.
  • Step 
    5
    Spread or pipe frosting on cupcakes. Top with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

380 Calories
17g Total Fat
2g Protein
54g Total Carbohydrate
42g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cupcake
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
14%
Sodium
160mg
7%
Potassium
20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
18%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
42g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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