Description
Rich Guinness chocolate cake combines Irish stout’s deep complexity with luxurious chocolate for an indulgent dessert. Dark, moist layers promise intense flavor that lingers beautifully on palates seeking remarkable culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Guinness stout (355 ml)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 g)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and meticulously line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a medium saucepan, gently melt Guinness and butter together, creating a rich liquid base. Remove from heat and vigorously whisk in cocoa powder until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, blending flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt with a thorough whisking motion.
- Separately, blend eggs and sour cream until smooth and homogeneous. Gradually incorporate the warm Guinness mixture, stirring continuously.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and avoiding overmixing to maintain cake’s delicate texture.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans, using a spatula to ensure uniform spread.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring for a clean toothpick test. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a smooth consistency. Gradually add heavy cream, continuing to beat until light and fluffy.
- Once cakes are entirely cooled, generously frost and decorate the layered cake, ready to serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap Guinness with coffee or cola for a non-alcoholic version that maintains rich, deep flavor complexity.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this cake suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring texture remains moist and tender.
- Room temperature ingredients help create smoother batter and more even cake texture, especially for eggs and dairy components.
- Reduce sugar slightly and add dark chocolate chips for extra depth and less sweetness if preferred by more sophisticated palates.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg