Chocolate Guiness Cake
This Chocolate Guinness Cake brings a rich, moist texture and a deep chocolate flavor enhanced by the stout. The addition of Guinness not only adds flavor but also creates a beautiful balance between sweet and bitter, making it a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. It's surprisingly easy to make, perfect for a festive St. Patrick's Day dinner or any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the Guinness and cocoa powder over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the Guinness mixture to the batter, stirring until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.