These Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Whiskey Caramel Buttercream are everything! Moist Stout-infused chocolate cupcakes get a generous swipe of whiskey caramel buttercream.
The recent appearance of warm weather beckoned the wasp community out of hibernation. Mother Nature was all like, “Hey, wake up! It’s time, once again, to torment the baker girl. Chop, chop!”
And, just like that, the wasps are back. I’m writhing with joy (insert sarcasm here).
I love that it’s warming up, but I wish the winged beasts would crawl back into the hive they came from. I truly believe they can sense my fear. They can feel the fear emanating from my core, so they just hover there, eerily floating and threatening to strike.
It gives me the creeps just thinking about it.
And just when I thought it couldn’t get worse, I spotted a fat bumble bee soaring through the air like a tiny missile. If I had been outside, I have no doubt that it would have redirected its course to head in my direction. They smell fear, I tell ya!
But, alas, there’s hope for this bee-fearing gal; my parents are having a roof added over their back deck and having the entire thing screened in this spring. I like to think they’re doing it for my peace of mind, but I know that’s not true.
I received a text from my mom yesterday morning asking me what I’ll be doing with all of my free time. To which I responded, “Um, free time? What free time?” My mom quickly responded,”You’re always busy swatting, screaming, and running from bees. Now what will you do?”
That’s okay, mom, poke fun. I got your number, lady.
The answer came easily. I’ll be spending my time sipping cocktails in peace now that I’ll have a protective bee shield surrounding me. It will be like wearing a bee suit, only without appearing like a total psychopath. Although, I’m still considering investing in one and wearing it on my daily walks with the pup.
Needless to say, I’m looking forward to my bee-free summer.
Now, let’s talk about these Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Whiskey Caramel Buttercream. It’s what you came here for in the first place, right? These super moist chocolate cupcakes are infused with dark, rich stout and get a generous smear of whiskey caramel buttercream.
Oh. My. Word. The buttercream is beyond delicious. I used my favorite buttercream recipe and added a few generous spoonfuls of salted caramel and a few heavy splashes of Irish whiskey. It’s everything! Sweet, toasty, and slightly oaky. It really is a great balance of flavors.
The stout in the chocolate stout cupcakes isn’t shy. You can taste the rich, yeasty flavor of the beer in every bite, and it pairs wonderfully with the chocolate.
Moist Stout-infused chocolate cupcakes get a generous swipe of whiskey caramel buttercream.