# Boozy Irish Confections These Guinness Cupcakes are Perfect for St. Patty’s Day Celebrations By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-cupcakes References: [sugarcrafter.net](http://sugarcrafter.net/2014/03/12/guinness-cupcakes-with-baileys-buttercream-frosting/) St. Patrick’s day is slowly approaching, and it’s the perfect time to try out these tempting Guinness cupcakes. This boozy buttercream recipe comes from food blog ‘Sugarcrafter.’ Fans of Guinness are guaranteed to fall in love with these tasty confections. This Irish style recipe produces two dozen cupcakes, which means that there will be plenty to go around at your St. Patty’s day bash. This recipe calls for one bottle of Guinness stout, eggs, plain Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, sugar, flour, butter and salt (nothing too complicated). The irresistible buttercream frosting is made with powdered sugar, Bailey’s Irish cream and butter, but green sprinkles are also highly recommended for these boozy treats. Impress your friends with your baking skills this St. Patrick’s day by testing out this mouth-watering Guinness cupcake recipe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Boozy Confections:** Opportunity to create and market alcoholic-infused desserts for special occasions like St. Patrick's Day. - **Craft Beer Recipes:** Opportunity for food bloggers and recipe developers to create unique dishes using craft beers as an ingredient. - **Irish Inspired Treats:** Opportunity to create a line of Irish-inspired desserts and confections that appeal to consumers' interest in cultural cuisine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage manufacturers can explore the market for alcoholic-infused desserts and develop new product lines. - **Hospitality and Events:** Event planners and caterers can incorporate boozy confections into their menus, offering a unique and trendy dessert option. - **Online Recipe Platforms:** Online recipe platforms can feature craft beer recipes to attract a niche audience of beer enthusiasts looking for creative ways to use their favorite brews. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [St. Patrick's Day Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-dessert.md) - [Stout-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-crumb-x-guinness.md) - [Irish Stout Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-unveiled.md) - [Stout-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovely-day-for-a-guinness-ice-cream.md) - [Specialty Irish-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-donuts.md) - [Shamrock-Hued Custard Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cookie-concrete.md) - [Cookie-Supported Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levain-bakery1.md) - [St. Patrick's-Themed Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-vanilla-mint-shake.md) - [Celebratory Spring Holiday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnuts-bottoms-up.md)