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Chocolate Guinness Cake

Chocolate Guinness Cake
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Chocolate Guinness Cake is a rich and moist dessert blending deep chocolate flavors with the distinctive malty bitterness of Guinness stout. This cake features a tender crumb, enhanced moisture from stout and sour cream, and is topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting—perfect for any occasion and easy to make for all skill levels.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Guinness Stout
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

Frosting

  • Cream cheese frosting (enough to frost and fill the cake layers)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Guinness Mixture: Heat the Guinness and butter together on low heat until fully combined and melted. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and free of lumps, creating a rich, moist base for the cake.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even texture and to activate the rising agents properly.
  3. Combine Sugar and Eggs: Beat the sugar and eggs together until the mixture is fluffy and pale, incorporating air for lift. Gently fold in the vanilla extract and sour cream to add creaminess.
  4. Bring Everything Together: Gradually pour the cooled Guinness-cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently. Then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined to maintain a tender crumb and avoid overmixing.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into greased and lined cake pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  6. Frost the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting between the layers, then cover the top and sides evenly. The tangy frosting balances the rich maltiness of the cake.

Notes

  • Use fresh Guinness stout for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • Ingredients like eggs, butter, and sour cream should be at room temperature for smooth blending.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Trim the tops of cake layers if needed to create flat, even surfaces for stacking.

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Keywords: Chocolate Guinness Cake, moist chocolate cake, stout cake, cream cheese frosting, Irish dessert, beer cake

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