GUINNESS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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So last week, the boys had some pretty exciting times. First, their great grandmother came to visit and they met her for the first time. It was so fun to see them together! I spent a ton of time with my grandmother growing up and love her to pieces, so seeing them together was awesome. Ashton was particularly enamored with her and pretty much chilled out and fell asleep in her arms every time she held him. So sweet!

Second, they had their two month doctor appointment with their first round of shots. Definitely not exciting in a happy way, but it was eventful. The doctor warned us that they could be a little more fussy than normal – and boy were they! They certainly screamed for a bit, so we ended up just cuddling them and all of us fell asleep on the couch. Fortunately by the evening, they were fine.

This week could prove to be eventful again for Ashton. He’s got to see an orthopedic doctor about his hips. Because both boys were breach, they had to have hip ultrasounds and Ashton’s was just a little abnormal. We are hoping to be “all clear,” but have to see the doctor to be sure. With Ashton’s medicine he’s on for his heart, his reflux and just general small-ness, it’d be lovely if this wasn’t one more thing the poor little guy had to deal with.

INGREDIENTS:

• GUINNESS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
• 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup (207g) sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (180ml) Guinness beer, divided
• 6 tbsp (43g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup (130g) all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

GANACHE FILLING

• 8 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
• 5 tbsp (75ml) Guinness beer
• 5 tbsp (75ml) heavy whipping cream

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

• 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 10 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 3 tbsp (22g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 4-5 tbsp (60-75ml) Guinness beer or heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
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