Death Charge Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: a piping bag fitted with a round tip
2. 2
   For the cupcakes: Put the beer in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes; allow to cool to room temperature.
3. 3
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, combine the butter and cooled beer; beat in the eggs, followed by the heavy cream.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture in 3 parts, stirring to combine between each addition.
7. 7
   Divide the batter evenly among the liners and bake for 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Rotate the pan and cook for an additional 12 minutes.
9. 9
   The cupcakes should be set in the middle.
10. 10
    For the frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter and whiskey and beat until combined.
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    Add in the confectioner' sugar a little at a time until the frosting comes together.
12. 12
    Put the frosting in a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe in swirls onto the finished cupcakes.