Guinness Cupcakes w/ Bailey's Buttercream Frosting.

SHAMROCKED. Who doesn't like alcohol in a cupcake? If you don't, get out of town.  St. Patrick's day has come and gone, but these little gems can be made any time of the year. What did St. Patrick do anyways to get a whole day of drinking dedicated to him? Run all the mice out of Ireland???...snakes, mice, same thing.  Tomato, tamato.

 

Ingredients:

12 oz. of Guinness
2 sticks unsalted butter
3/4 unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

2/3 sour cream

For the buttercream:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3 to 4 cups confectioner' sugar
3 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Directions:-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.  Set aside.
-Bring Guinness and butter to a simmer in large saucepan over medium heat.  Add cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth.  Cool slightly.
-In a stand mixer, beat eggs and sour cream until smooth.  Add Guinness/chocolate mixture to egg mixture and beat until combined.  Add flour mixture and beat on medium-low speed until combined.

- Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling them 3/4 of the way full.  Bake until toothpick comes out clean....about 17 minutes.  Cool completely before frosting them.

For the frosting..
-Beat butter in large mixing bowl and beat until creamy.
-Gradually add the sugar; 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, until the icing is at the consistency that you like.
- After sugar has been added, add the Bailey's and milk and blend until just combined.
-Pipe out onto cupcakes and enjoy!!