Description
Guinness chocolate cake delivers a rich, indulgent dessert that blends Irish stout’s deep notes with intense chocolate flavor. Dark, moist layers promise a sensational experience that chocolate enthusiasts will savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Guinness stout
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Secondary Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) sour cream
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper, then preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Guinness and butter in a saucepan, gently heating until butter fully melts. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt using a whisk.
- In another bowl, vigorously beat eggs with sour cream and vanilla extract until well integrated.
- Slowly incorporate the cooled Guinness-cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to create a smooth, glossy batter.
- Delicately fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing minimally to maintain a light cake texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar and vanilla, whipping until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, generously frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Adjust Guinness intensity by using different stout varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives to create a vegan-friendly version of the cake.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother batter and more even baking results.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg