Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
"I love cooking with beer and there's no exception when it comes to desserts. Of all beers, stout is the perfect one for desserts because of its distinct chocolate and coffee notes. Pairing it with actual chocolate is the obvious choice. These cupcakes are light in texture but heavy in the chocolate department. The white cream cheese icing reminds me of the creamy white head that Guinness is famous for...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, plus more for dusting finished cupcakes
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2 cups sugar
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2 cups all-purposeflour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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Pinch fine salt
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1 bottle stout beer (recommended: Guinness)
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1 stick butter, melted
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup sour cream
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
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3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
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1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
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