Chocolate and Guinness® Cake

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This easy recipe is an adaptation of the classic, but is even easier to make. Don't be alarmed by the Guinness® - it's simply used to develop the texture of the cake by making it extra dense and moist. This cake almost ends up pudding-like, and goes down a treat when served with cream or ice cream. This proves that a bakery-quality cake can be made so easily at home!

Submitted by hybridoriental

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

43 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 58 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 9-inch cake

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Ingredients

1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 eggs
1 splash vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper; grease parchment paper.
Combine stout beer and butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; heat until butter melts and beer looks glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove beer mixture from heat; whisk in sugar and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder until dissolved and smooth. Whisk in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended. Add baking soda; mix in flour gradually until batter thickens and no lumps remain, about 5 minutes.
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cake before serving, at least 4 hours.

Cook's Note:

You can make a simple icing by blending 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar with 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese. This sweet but tangy frosting is the perfect topping for the rich and dark cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

617	Calories
30g	Fat
84g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 617
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 18g	91%
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 508mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 84g	31%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 50g
Protein 8g	16%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 232mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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