Guinness Brownies Irish Cream Frosting
Rich and decadent Guinness brownies topped with a creamy Irish cream frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any chocolate lover's treat!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 0.5 cup Guinness Stout
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Irish Cream Frosting
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 3 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Irish Cream Liqueur
- 1 tbsp Milk
Instructions
Brownie Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in Guinness stout, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
- In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Stir in Irish cream liqueur and milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled brownies and enjoy!
Notes
For a more intense Guinness flavor, you can reduce the stout to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup of strong brewed coffee.