Guinness Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Guinness Chocolate Cake, where deep chocolate meets smooth stout for a truly irresistible dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Guinness stout beer
- Unsalted butter
- Sour cream
- Baking soda
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream
- Dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Melt butter in another bowl; stir in Guinness and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on wire racks; prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate until glossy.
- Assemble the cake with layers coated in ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added richness, swap Guinness for another stout or include chocolate chips. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.