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Chocolate Guinness Cake

Chocolate Guinness Cake

This Chocolate Guinness Cake combines rich chocolate with stout for a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Guinness stout adds depth and richness to the chocolate flavor
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour provides structure to the cake
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder ensures a deep chocolate taste
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar sweetens and balances the rich flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps the cake rise beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder gives an extra lift for a fluffy texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances the flavors in the cake
  • 2 large Eggs bind the ingredients together
  • 1 cup Sour cream adds moisture and a slight tang
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter gives richness and helps create a tender crumb
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese provides a creamy, tangy contrast
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar sweetens the frosting to perfection

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Steps to Make Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cream together the sugar and softened butter in another bowl until fluffy, then blend in the eggs, sour cream, and Guinness.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually and mix just until unified.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting Instructions
  1. Blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  2. Frost the cooled cakes generously with the cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings for an extra touch of decadence.

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