Beer Brownie Cupcakes with Beer Buttercream

Bloggers Adam and Joanne Gallagher from Inspired Taste give a boost to brownie cupcakes with beer!

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

2:00

Hrs:Mins

Makes

cupcakes

Brownie Cupcakes

box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix

1/4

cup light beer

1/4

cup vegetable oil

egg

Beer Buttercream Frosting

1/4

cup butter, softened

1/4

cup shortening

teaspoon vanilla

cups powdered sugar

to 3 tablespoons light beer

tablespoons milk chocolate shavings

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
In medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup (from brownie mix box), 1/4 cup beer, the oil and egg. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
In large bowl, beat 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.
Spread or pipe frosting on cupcakes. Top with chocolate shavings.

Makes 12 cupcakes

Brownies can be baked in an 11x7-inch pan for 32 to 35 minutes. After cooling and frosting, cut into bars.

Use nonalcoholic beer, if desired, or replace the beer with your favorite cola carbonated beverage.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Exchanges: Free*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.