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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman
Show: Good Deal with Dave Lieberman  Episode: Glass Half Full
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Yummy but not a very strong Guinness flavor
12/10/2006 at 03:41pm
User: Amy from Sherman Oaks, CA    User Rating:
These cupcakes are easy to make and very good. The Guinness flavor, however, was not as strong as I thought it would be. My sister disagreed with me, yet she doesn't care for Guinness... so maybe that's why? I suppose it's better to have a subtle flavor than something too strong. I wound up with a lot more frosting than necessary, so don't freak out at the amount of sugar you'll put into it (it's so yummy though!). I definitely recommend making these.




Awesome, awesome recipe!
11/12/2006 at 11:19am
User: Danielle from Cranford, NJ    User Rating:
I cannot tell you how many compliments I've gotten on this cupcake recipe. The only changes I've made is substituting all the ingredients for organic and changing the Guinness to Stockyard Oatmeal Stout. All in all, this recipe is a winner! Thanks Dave!




Easy and Great!
11/07/2006 at 12:54pm
User: Matt from Virginia Beach, VA    User Rating:
The batter comes out very wet, but cooks up to a moist and delicious cup cake. These were winners and the load I sent to the neighbors received rave compliments!




yum
10/16/2006 at 11:22am
User: Nicole from St. George Island, FL    User Rating:
The cupcakes were so tasty, and the recipe leaves you with 5 Guinness to enjoy while you bake and eat! Stay closer to 3/4 cup of cream.




Great cupcakes
10/14/2006 at 03:46pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
Didn't take much time at all to whip up, I would suggest 3/4 or less on the cream




Tailgating dessert
09/20/2006 at 01:27pm
User: Roger from Fort Wayne, IN    User Rating:
Made these and took them to a tailgate, didn't bring any back home. The beer in the batter never harmed the taste of the cupcake. Will make again.




Terrific!
08/21/2007 at 05:04pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
These cupcakes are great--but next time I think I'll choose a different cream cheese icing recipe. There was enough icing for a double batch, and even after adding almost another half a box of powdered sugar it was still not as stiff as I would have liked. (the taste of the icing was good- just not the right consistancy) Other than that I loved them! I will definitely make again!




Even better the next day
08/20/2006 at 06:17pm
User: Joy from Toano, VA    User Rating:
These cupcakes were outstanding! Rich and moist, they tasted even better the next day. The stout adds a tangible richness to the chocolate, I would definitely make these again!




Pretty good, needs some adjustments
08/03/2007 at 06:46pm
User: Jennifer from Austin, TX    User Rating:
The cupcakes turned out pretty tasty. They didn't puff up as much as I had hoped. The frosting could have used less than 3/4 cup of cream.(My icing is too runny.) Also, if you aren't a fan of cream cheese I would just use vanilla frosting.




Jennifer, PT Charlotte. FL
07/29/2006 at 09:27am
User: jennifer from port charlotte, FL    User Rating:
These cupcakes are amazing! What a brilliant idea. They are so moist, and not too sweet. They are a hit with everyone I make them for.




Suttle, but good.
07/21/2007 at 11:18pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
The chocolate is suttle, but good.




Okay Cupcakes
07/21/2006 at 10:39pm
User: Justina from anytown, KY    User Rating:
These cupcakes were just ok. Not too sweet & kind of dry. I think I'd rather try another recipe that has more chocolate flavor...these were bland.




Incredibly Moist!
07/17/2006 at 03:21pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
These cupcakes turned out beautifully -- the moistest I have ever made and not too sweet though very chocolatey. You can tell they taste a little different, in a good way, but it's not very obvious that it is the Guinness. The frosting compliments well, but mine was a little bit too soft.




Great cupcakes!
07/08/2006 at 09:27pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I was skeptical of beer in cupcakes, but they turned out fantastic and incrediby moist! Thanks!




Delicioso
05/24/2008 at 02:12pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
These are the best cupcakes I have ever tasted. Everyone I make them for absolutely love them. Good job David!




Very Disappointed
04/22/2008 at 12:12am
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
Cupcakes were bitter. Really disappointed in results. Through out the whole lot of them.




Not so good
03/19/2007 at 11:04am
User: Sarah from Boston, MA    User Rating:
I didn't really like these. Maybe I did something wrong. When I mixed the beer with the butter, it became really chunky and I couldn't get the batter to become smooth. Then maybe I overcooked them, but they came out pretty dry. I also didn't like the cream cheese frosting with those cupcakes. They didn't seem to go together well. The frosting itself was delicious though. But I would add less cream next time as it was too runny.




Super Choco-latey Guinness Cupcakes
03/17/2008 at 03:25pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
More than beer flavor the Guinness make these cupcakes moist, and super rich. All of my friends moan in agreement, these are delicious. **Hint: when you mix the cold beer and the butter, the butter does turn into little pebbles don't worry when they are baked it will melt and make the cakes moist and wonderful. Keep right along with the recipe. Don't over bake!




just try them
02/14/2008 at 12:17pm
User: nanako from baltimore, MD    User Rating:
the first time i tried my boyfriend loved them so much he begged me to make them again. everyone who tried them absolutely loved them and wanted the recipe. for icing i used 8oz of cream cheese like the recipe but half amount of heavy cream and confectioner's sugar, and it was perfect.




Yum
01/03/2007 at 09:49pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
Nice rich taste. Excellent combo