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Celebratory Chocolate Beer Cupcakes Recipe

Celebratory Chocolate Beer Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
2 tbsp beer
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup beer
1 cup shortening, such as crisco
1 lb powdered sugar , sifted
1/2 cup cocoa powder , sifted
beer drizzle, recipe follows
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup sugar

Directions:

Chocolate Beer Frosting:
For the chocolate cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the cupcake pans with 24 liners. Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the milk, butter, vanilla extract and eggs and mix for 2 minutes on medium speed. Whisk in 1 cup boiling water last. Batter will be very thin. Pour evenly into the prepared cupcake pans until about two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 21 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Place the cupcakes in the freezer to speed up the cooling process.
For the beer flavored ganache: In microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream on high until it begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Add the cold butter and stir until butter is combined; this will cool the ganache. Then, add the beer and stir until well incorporated. Set aside until ready to dip the cupcakes. (If it hardens too much before you are able to dip the cupcakes, reheat slightly in the microwave for 15 seconds and stir well.)
For the chocolate beer frosting: Dissolve the salt in the beer and set aside. In a 5-quart mixing bowl, cream the shortening until very creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and the cocoa powder to the bowl and mix well. Pour the salt and beer mixture into the bowl and mix until combined. Then add the remaining powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
To assemble: Dip the cooled chocolate cupcakes into the beer flavored ganache. Then pipe chocolate beer frosting on top of the ganache layer using a 1M Wilton tip, or any tip that will create ridges. Drizzle the cooled Beer Drizzle over the frosting.
Cook's Note: Use a dark beer for a more pronounced beer flavor such as Guinness, or use a lighter or sweet flavored beer for lighter flavor, such as Honey Brown.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Beer Drizzle:
Pour the beer into small saucepan. Add the sugar and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat. Continue to stir to avoid burning. Reduce the beer and sugar until it begins to thicken slightly and resemble syrup, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	433.83 Kcal (1816 kJ)
Calories from fat	231.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.69g	40%
Cholesterol	29.98mg	10%
Sodium	342.89mg	14%
Potassium	383.93mg	8%
Total Carbs	52.3g	17%
Sugars	33.27g	133%
Dietary Fiber	2.68g	11%
Protein	3.94g	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	51.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	387.91 Kcal (1624 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.97g	40%
Cholesterol	26.81mg	10%
Sodium	306.6mg	14%
Potassium	343.3mg	8%
Total Carbs	46.77g	17%
Sugars	29.75g	133%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	11%
Protein	3.52g	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.7mg	11%
Calcium	45.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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