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