The Guinness Chocolate Cake

Yield:  24 cupcakes
Prep Time:  15 minutes
Bake Time:  19 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Guinness Stout
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt

2 eggs
2/3 cup sour cream

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line cupcake tins with paper cups.

2.  Using a medium sauce pan, bring the Guinness and butter to a simmer over medium heat.  Add the cocoa powder and whisk until the mixture is smooth.  Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

3.  In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.

4.  In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sour cream on medium speed until combined.  Add the Guinness mixture until combined.  Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture until combined.

5.  Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins, and bake for about 19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  Allow the cupcakes to cool on a rack.