BEER BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH BEER BUTTERCREAM

Beer Brownie Cupcakes with Beer Buttercream image

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.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 tablespoons beer
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

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
In medium bowl, stir together Brownie Cupcakes ingredients until well blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about two-thirds full.
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.
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.
Spread or pipe frosting on cupcakes. Top with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 0 g