Beer and Sauerkraut Fudge Cupcakes, Beer Frosting Recipe

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Beer and Sauerkraut Fudge Cupcakes, Beer Frosting
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
432
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1 cup beer (recommended : capital munich dark)
  • 2/3 cup sauerkraut
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • beer frosting , recipe follows
  • this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
  • 3 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup beer, divided (recommended : capital munich dark)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line standard cupcake pans with 18 cupcake liners.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and smooth. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until each is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add the vanilla. Sift the cocoa, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large bowl. In the creamed bowl, alternate the leftover ingredients beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the sauerkraut. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake until the cupcake springs back when touched, about 35 minutes. Transfer the pans to wire racks to cool completely before removing the cupcakes.
  3. To assemble: Frost the cooled cupcakes with Beer Frosting.
  4. Beer Frosting:
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the softened butter with half the confectioners' sugar. Add the cocoa, salt, and roughly 1/3 of the beer. Beat until smooth. Alternate adding the remaining sugar with the remaining beer and beat until fluffy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 431.63 Kcal (1807 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.51g 28%
Cholesterol 62.77mg 21%
Sodium 71.36mg 3%
Potassium 278.57mg 6%
Total Carbs 67.72g 23%
Sugars 55.38g 222%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
Protein 3.34g 7%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 349.72 Kcal (1464 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.99g 28%
Cholesterol 50.86mg 21%
Sodium 57.82mg 3%
Potassium 225.7mg 6%
Total Carbs 54.87g 23%
Sugars 44.87g 222%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 9%
Protein 2.71g 7%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 9%
Calcium 25.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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