5. While the cupcakes are set aside to cool, whip up some fresh cream to a medium peak with a few drops of almond essence. Remember to start with little essence add as you go for a stronger flavor. 6.

To make the cupcakes, melt the butter in a saucepan ... butter and stout mixture along with the eggs, soured cream and vanilla bean paste. Use an electric whisk to until nice and smooth, then ...

In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is extremely fluffy and lightened in color. Add in the completely cooled ...

Add the vanilla bean paste and flour and mix until you have ... Pipe the icing onto the tops of the shortcake cupcakes and then sprinkle with the freeze-dried strawberries.