Guinness-Gingerbread Cupcakes - Recipe - FineCooking

"These cupcakes, inspired by New York City pastry chef Claudia Fleming, are an intriguing combination of gingerbread and rich, malty stout. Topped with a bright-tasting lime frosting to complement the spicy cake, these cupcakes make a perfect grown-up treat for St. Patrick’s Day...."

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup stout beer, such as Guinness
1/2 cup  mild-flavored molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp.ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. table salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup finely minced candied ginger
4 Tbs. (2 oz.) salted or unsalted butter, at room temperature
1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2-1/2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lime juice, or more to taste
1 Tbs. whole milk
Strips of candied citrus peel or candied ginger, for garnish
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