Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with the deep flavors of Guinness stout, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Guinness
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: dark chocolate ganache or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-12 cup Bundt pan with butter and cocoa or flour.
- In a saucepan, simmer the Guinness, butter, and cocoa powder until the butter melts, then cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking soda.
- Add the wet stout-cocoa mixture to the dry ingredients, then fold in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure thorough greasing of the pan and let the cake cool fully before inverting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg