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Carnival Cupcakes

September 1, 2015 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 30 Comments

You know how I go through fits and runs on things—well I’m currently back on a cupcake run. Last week it was these and today, it I’m sharing these over-the-top Carnival Cupcakes.

Carnival Cupcakes | Bakers Royale

Sometimes you just have to go big with a chocolate stout cupcake base, that’s topped with creamy chocolate buttercream and drizzled with chocolate ganache then finished with a heavy hit of mini marshmallows and caramel popcorn.

Carnival Cupcakes via Bakers Royale

Ri-donk-u-lous! And so much fun.

That’s it, I’m keeping this short today, because I’m buried with a Halloween project that is about to knock me dead with exhaustion. Yeah, can you believe it, I’m already baking Halloween. Eep, I can’t wait for the holidays! Who is with me?

Carnival Cupcakes

Carnival Cupcakes

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • Chocolate cupcake
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 malt powder
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon instant coffee (I prefer Starbucks Via Italian Roast)
  • 1  teaspoon baking soda
  • 1  teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup warm stout beer
  • Chocolate frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 -31/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Ganache
  • 6 oz. chocolate, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Toppings
  • 2 cups mini marhsmallows
  • 3-4 cups caramel popcorn

Instructions

Preparation: Line muffin tins with paper cups. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

To make cupcakes: In a stand mixer large bowl, combine and whisk first 8 ingredients. Add eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla extract, beat until well combined about 2 minutes. Add water and whisk until combined. Add stout beer and whisk to combine. Batter will be thin. Fill cupcakes wells 2/3 of the way up. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove from cupcakes from tin and transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

To make frosting: In a stand mixer bowl, with the paddle attachment, cream butter and cocoa powder. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, beat on low until just combined. Scrape down sides and beat on high for 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining sugar and cream. Add salt and vanilla extract, beat until combined.

To make ganache:  Place chocolate in a large bowl. Heat heavy cream to a boil. Pour cream over chocolate and set aside for two minutes to warm and melt chocolate. Stir cream into chocolate until throughly mixed and glossy. Set aside to cool before pouring over frosted cupcakes. ( The longer the ganache sits, the thicker it will become).

Assembly: Pour ganache over frosted cupcakes. Top cupcakes with marshmallows and caramel popcorn.

© Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale
Category: Cupcakes

Filed Under: Cupcakes, Sweet

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Comments

  1. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:13 am

    oh my gawd, Ri-donk-u-lous, indeed!!! Wow-za! love the chocolate stout cupcake base, and the mini marshmallows and caramel popcorn are amazing! over the top in the best way! love these!

  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:56 am

    GIRRLLL, I started baking Halloween 2 weeks ago! Totally obsessed with that Holiday.
    BUT, not as much as I am obsessed with these fun little cupcakes! These are the cutest! Pinned!

  3. Becca | Spices and Spatulas says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:06 am

    These just look like the end of the summer. No August would be complete without a trip to a carnival, with their drippy ice cream cones, funnel cakes, corn dogs, and caramel corn of course! But I suppose if I made these I wouldn’t even have to bother leaving my kitchen..may have to give that a try! xo

  4. Jenny Flake says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:49 am

    Wow!!! Talk about gorgeous cupcake! So much fun Naomi!

  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Holy Bologna- these are gorgeous little temptress cupcakes! So over the top- in the very best way!! Pinned! Good luck with your halloween project… i have NOT thought that far in advance! #Procrastination Cheers, Naomi!

  6. Tieghan says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:01 am

    Go big or go home, right?? These cupcakes look amazing!! Totally in love!

  7. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:09 am

    This looks absolutely sensational!!!!

  8. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:44 am

    My inner five year-old is doing the Carlton dance right now! Seriously, gorgeous!!

  9. Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:06 am

    These look so much fun. The chocolate ganache oozing down the side look amazing too. I love the cases as well!

  10. Julie @ Table for Two says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:07 am

    Omg, Naomi. Beyond epic doesn’t even begin to describe these photos and recipe!!

  11. Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:23 am

    These cupcakes look fab, Naomi! LOVE all that gooey chocolate ganache!

  12. Maria says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:36 am

    Oh my! You have outdone yourself! These look to good to eat!

  13. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    September 2, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Good luck with the Halloween project! These cupcakes look out of this world good, not to mention stunning.

  14. Heather Christo says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:06 am

    These are just about the cutest thing I have ever seen. LOVE Halloween, can’t wait to see what you come up with!

  15. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:47 am

    These are like the cupcakes of my dreams. Oh my WOW! Incredible. You’ve outdone yourself again, Naomi!

  16. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    September 2, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Totally ridonkulous! Love it. These are over the top and OUTRAGEOUS! Good luck with your Halloween project- I’m feeling ya girl. I’ve got gingerbread cookies for Christmas going on over here! #foodbloggerproblems

  17. Sarah says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Wow! These look so good!

  18. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    What fun cupcakes! Caramel popcorn AND toasty marshmallows, count me in! Excited to see your halloween project too 🙂

  19. Gaby Dalkin says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    Whoa! are these even real?! If this is just a casual cupcake update, I can’t wait to see what your Halloween baking looks like!

  20. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Keep up with the cupcake run!! I want some of these for my birthday for sure!!

  21. Morning says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    It is so beauriful! CARNIVAL CUPCAKES, I want to try it

  22. Medeja says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    They look so festive!

  23. Cakespy says

    September 3, 2015 at 6:43 am

    I’m not sure what is more fun: gazing at these fun little beauties, or eating them? A little bit of both, perhaps? 🙂

  24. Cailee says

    September 3, 2015 at 8:21 am

    OH MY WORD!! These look amazing!! What a fun recipe! These are seriously the cutest LOVE 🙂

  25. Sommer @aspicyperspective says

    September 3, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Super Cute!

  26. cupcake recipes says

    September 3, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    OMG, The idea is awesome and the realisation is perfet, god luck

  27. Kankana says

    September 4, 2015 at 2:11 am

    Just stunning.. like drool worthy stunning! Very clever idea, i must say 🙂

  28. Marla Meridith says

    September 4, 2015 at 7:59 am

    These are so dang fun!

  29. ellie | fit for the soul says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    These.are.ridonkulously beautiful! I’m in awe of the colors and textures in these photos, Naomi. You did such a great job with the gritty textures, earthy tones, with a pop of crazy colors.

  30. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    September 18, 2015 at 3:34 am

    Wow! These are amazing! Halloween is going to be here before we know it. It’s a good idea to get a head start.

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