Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Guinness Chocolate Cake. Its rich chocolate flavor paired with stout creates an unforgettable treat perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Melt butter in a saucepan; stir in Guinness until combined. Let cool slightly.
- Add the stout mixture to dry ingredients. Mix in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (106g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: For added richness, use high-quality cocoa powder. Experiment with chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor. Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting for best results.