Description

This Guinness Chocolate Cake is a delightful treat that blends rich chocolate flavor with the unique taste of stout. Perfect for celebrations, it’s simple to prepare and sure to please anyone who loves chocolate.

Ingredients

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non-stick cooking spray or vegetable shortening, to prepare the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2/3 cup full-fat sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup guinness stout
1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter plus two tablespoons
2 cups caster/super fine sugar
¾ cup dutch-process cocoa powder
8 ounces cream cheese
1 ¼ cups confectioner’s sugar, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray and line it with a round paper liner.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, and espresso powder in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the Guinness and butter. Heat on low, stirring until the butter melts completely.
Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder until well combined, then remove from heat.
Add a few spoonfuls of the hot Guinness mixture into the egg mixture to temper it, then pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan.
Whisk to fully combine the mixtures.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth without overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. If needed, wrap a foil strip around the bottom to prevent leaking.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake!
Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack.
To make the frosting, whip the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth. Gradually sift in half of the confectioner's sugar and mix until smooth.
Add the remaining confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, mixing until the frosting is light and spreadable. Add more sugar if necessary for consistency.
Loosen the cake from the pan and remove it along with the paper liner. Place it on a serving plate.
Spread the frosting over the top of the cake, creating swirls and peaks with a spatula.

Notes

Ensure the ingredients, especially the butter and eggs, are at room temperature for better mixing.
Using Guinness stout adds a unique depth of flavor to the cake; other stouts can be substituted if desired.
Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg