A few months back I came across a Guinness cake and thought my best friend would LOVE this and I must try it out. Then just recently I saw on Good Things Catered that she planned to add orange to the mix and I knew this recipe would be wonderful, and I promise it does not disappoint. Just in time for the Irish celebrations, this is a great addition to your St. Patrick's Day menu.


Orange Chocolate Stout Cupcake Adapted from Good Things Catered


2 c. Guinness
2 c. unsalted butter
1 1/2 c. coca powder
4 c. all purpose flour
4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
1 1/3 c. sour cream
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tsp orange extract


Preheat oven to 350F and line cupcake pans.


Bring stout and butter to simmer in saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa powder and whisk until smooth. Col slightly.


Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.


Using an electric mixer beat eggs, sour cream, zest, and extract to blend. Add chocolate stout mixture to egg mixture and beat just to combine. Add flour mixture and beat briefly on slow speed.


Divide batter equally among prepared cups. Bake until tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool and frost.


Orange Buttercream Frosting
Adapted from Wilton


1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp orange extract
4 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp milk


In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add orange and combine. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time. Scrape the sides of bowl often. Add milk and beat until light and fluffy. Keep with a wet cloth on top to prevent drying out or keep in the refrigerator.