Guinness Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium pot over low-medium heat simmer the Guinness beer for 10-15 minutes to reduce the mixture by roughly half, 5oz. Set aside.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350F/180C and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
3. 3
   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugars.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, vanilla, sour cream and oil.
5. 5
   Gently whisk the liquid into the dry ingreients until just combined, then pour in the hot Guinness. This batter will be very liquidy.
6. 6
   Fill each cupcake liner 1/2-2/3rds full and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until when gently touched in the center the cake bounces back or a toothpick inserted in comes out clean with no wet batter.
7. 7
   Let cool on a wire rack until cooled to room temperature.
8. 8
   Frost with desired frosting and enjoy.