This recipe is all about the ingredients. Use whatever kind of beer you like. Use a good quality smoked bacon that crisps up nice. Use a more expensive extra sharp cheddar, not the stuff that some pre-shredded. Remember this is for you and your discerning tastes, not the sugar crazed kids!

Sweet Cheddar Beer Cupcake Recipe

1 cup Beer , Your Preference.

1 stick Unsalted Butter

1 cup Sharp Cheddar, Grated. Get something nice and sharp, not the cheap stuff.

2 cups Dark Brown Sugar

3/4 cup Sour Cream

2 Eggs

1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract

2 cups Flour

2 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

Heat beer and butter in a large saucepan on medium-high heat until butter is melted.

Add cheddar. 

Remove from heat, and whisk in the sugar.

In a separate bowl, whisk the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla.

Mix the sour cream mixture into the beer mixture. 

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda.

Fold flour mixture into the batter. 

Fill cupcake liners 3/4 fill.

Bake at 350 F for 18-25 minutes, or until inserted cake tester comes out clean. Watch them closely you want them moist not dry. 

Let them cool completely before frosting.

High Gravity Beer Buttercream Recipe

2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature

4-6 cups Powdered Sugar

1 cup Beer

Grated Cheddar

Crispy Cooked Bacon Pieces (smoked tastes great)

Beat butter until creamy. 

Slowly mix in 4 cups powdered sugar. 

Add beer to taste, more for a stronger flavor if you prefer. 

Add in remaining sugar, or just enough to get your buttercream to the right consistency. Not too stiff, not too runny, spread-able. 

Top with cheddar and bacon and serve immediately.