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    Flour de Liz » Cake + Cupcake Recipes

    Published: Jan 29, 2017 · Modified: Nov 14, 2020 by Liz Pollio · 5 Comments

    Boston Lager Super Bowl Cupcakes

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    I am not a New England Patriots fan, but I live in Boston where making that statement is frowned upon. (My husband is already not happy with this post!!!)  This will be my third Super Bowl since moving to Boston, and the second of those in which the Patriots are playing.  So although I am not a fan, it is only right that my Super Bowl dessert is inspired by the Patriots.

    Samuel Adams Boston Lager in front of Kitchen Aid Mixer ready to make Boston Lager Super Bowl Cupcakes

    I can't think of a more traditional Super Bowl drink than beer, and I can't think of a more traditional Boston beer than Sam Adams Boston Lager.  The cupcakes have a light beer flavor, and the slight caramel taste of the frosting highlights the Boston Lager flavor perfectly.  And for those of you who, like me, don't drink beer, I promise you will still love the taste of these cupcakes! And even though these use Boston Lager, Falcons fans and all other fans (and non-fans) will love these just as much as Patriots fans do!

    Boston Lager Cupcakes decorated with New England Patriots Logo

    Boston Lager Cupcakes decorated with New England Patriots Logo
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    5 from 2 votes

    Boston Lager Super Bowl Cupcakes

    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Servings: 20 cupcakes

    Ingredients

    Cupcakes

    • 3 sticks butter
    • 3 cups sugar
    • 5 eggs
    • 3 cups flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
    • 1 cup Boston Lager
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla

    Frosting

    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 stick butter
    • ⅓ cup Boston Lager
    • 3 cups powdered sugar

    Instructions

    Cupcakes

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
    • Cream butter and sugar till very light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time, incorporating after each.
    • Combine the remaining dry cupcake ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in one bowl, and the remaining wet ingredients (beer, vanilla) in another.
    • While still mixing, add to the butter and sugar mixture ⅓ of the dry ingredients, then ½ the wet and continue alternating dry and wet until all the ingredients are mixed in.
    • Fill cupcake liners most of the way to the top and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
    • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Frosting

    • Combine all the ingredients except the powdered sugar in a sauce pan over low heat, stirring until the brown sugar is dissolved.
    • Increase to medium heat without stirring and cook until the entire mixture is bubbling, approximately 3 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
    • Once the mixture is cooled, pour it into a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar, and beat until icing is the proper consistency. If you need to thicken the icing, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more beer!

    Notes

    If the icing mixture is too warm when adding the powdered sugar, the icing will be too thin.  Be sure to let it cool!
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    Comments

    1. Mike says

      January 30, 2017 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      Best cake!!! I normally eat just the frosting but this cake is amazing!

      Reply
      • Liz says

        January 31, 2017 at 3:20 am

        Beer can have that effect!

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    2. Lisa Sugarman says

      March 03, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      My husband may never eat non-alcohol-infused cupcakes ever again!! Ahhhhhmazing!

      Reply
      • Liz says

        March 05, 2017 at 12:10 pm

        So glad you guys liked them!!!

        Reply

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