Decadent Guinness Chocolate Brownies with Baileys Frosting Recipe
These decadent Guinness Chocolate Brownies feature a rich, intense chocolate flavor enhanced by reduced Guinness and topped with a luscious Baileys Swiss Meringue Buttercream frosting, perfect for a special treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 3 oz Guinness (reduced to intensify flavor)
- 1 oz Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar (provides sweetness)
- 0.75 cups Dutch-process Cocoa Powder (for deep chocolate flavor)
- 3.5 oz Vegetable Oil (keeps brownies moist)
- 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (adds sweetness)
- 1 Large Egg (at room temperature)
- 1 Large Egg Yolk (at room temperature)
- 1/8 tsp Baking Soda (helps brownies rise)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (enhances flavor)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch (contributes to chewiness)
- 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour (creates structure)
- 2 oz Chocolate Chips (extra chocolate bursts)
Frosting
- 1/2 recipe Baileys Swiss Meringue Buttercream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preparation Pour 3 oz of Guinness into a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until it thickens and the flavor concentrates.
- Preheat and prepare pan Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil and grease it with non-stick baking spray.
- Combine ingredients In a bowl, combine the reduced Guinness, 1 oz melted unsalted butter, and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar. Stir over low heat until the butter is melted.
- Cool mixture Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder and 3.5 oz vegetable oil until well blended.
- Add vanilla and eggs Beat in 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract, followed by 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk. Mix in 1/8 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp cornstarch.
- Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips Gently fold in 2/3 cup all-purpose flour until just combined, then add 2 oz chocolate chips. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool brownies Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Frost Once cooled, generously spread the Baileys Swiss Meringue Buttercream over the brownies. Cut into squares for serving.
- Storage Keep these brownies at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate if it’s warm.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting for best results.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate if warm.
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