Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Whiskey and Baileys

Step 1 You'll Need. . .

Hardware:

• Bowls (you'll need at least 3, or you can wash one between each portion of preparation)
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Piping bag (you can also use plastic bags for this - you'll need 2)
• Muffin tin
• Cupcake papers
• A melon baller or small spoon

Software:

For the Cupcakes

• 1/2 cup Guinness (or other stout)
• 1/2 cup butter (melted)
• 3/8 cup (aka 1/4 and 1/8 cups) cocoa powder
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3/8 cup (aka 1/4 and 1/8 cups) cup sour cream

For the Gnache

• 3 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon Jameson whiskey (or other whiskey)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting

• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Baileys (or other Irish cream liquor)