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TGIF FTW

August 24, 2012 By Cathy

Are you ready for the weekend? As the week starts to wind down, I’m wiped out. The work week wasn’t particularly strenuous, so I think it was a combination of things (read: first world problems). Feeling under the weather and moody (dare I say from PMS?); leaving for work late after dropping yogurt on the kitchen floor, my pants, and the wall; back-to-school traffic; and staying up late to bake cupcakes.

Sure, some of those literal and figurative headaches could have been avoided. Fortunately, the lack of sleep was darn worth it for these cupcakes! We always bring in an airlift of food for birthdays at work and this week was no exception. It was my boss’s birthday, so I wanted to bring in more than a store-bought treat. Since he likes dark beer and chocolate, I knew these Rogue Mocha Porter cupcakes with salted caramel cream cheese frosting would be perfect. I found the recipe through The Bake & Brew and her review had me hooked.

When I couldn’t find the Rogue Mocha Porter, I snagged a bottle of Stone Brewing Co. Smoked Porter and never looked back. “Smooth, with chocolate and coffee-like flavors balanced by subtle “smoky” character of peat-smoked specialty malt” sounded like the perfect complement to these cupcakes to me.

And the rave reviews at the office put them straight on the “to bake again” list.

For another boozy dessert, try the raspberry champagne cupcakes. Hope you have a fantastic (and restful) weekend!

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  1. Lisa // Elembee

    August 24, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Omg those look insanely amazing.

    P.S. Love your profile photo! That shirt is such a fun idea.

    • Cathy

      August 28, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      They are pretty insanely amazing! John says these are his favorite cupcakes that I’ve baked. They’re definitely more of a grown-up chocolate cake.

      And I’m glad you enjoy the shirt! I got it from the personal finance blog “Budgets are Sexy.”

  2. Anonymous

    August 28, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Where is the recipe…I am having trouble finding it?

    • Cathy

      August 28, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      This comment has been removed by the author.

    • Cathy

      August 28, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      I used this recipe and the Stone Smoked Porter instead of the Rogue Mocha Porter

      Rogue Mocha Porter cupcakes with salted caramel cream cheese frosting

  3. Ray

    August 28, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Might have to try these with the Stone Vanilla Bean Smoked Porter. Sounds pretty tasty.

    • Cathy

      August 28, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      The Stone Vanilla Bean Smoked Porter also sounds perfect!

  4. Sophie Atkins

    December 28, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    This looks yummy and tasty! I might try this recipe for my friends in coolsculpting New York!

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