This easy recipe is an adaptation of the classic, but is even easier to make. Don’t be alarmed by the Guinness® – it’s simply used to develop the texture of the cake by making it extra dense and moist. This cake almost ends up pudding-like, and goes down a treat when served with cream or ice cream. This proves that a bakery-quality cake can be made so easily at home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 splash vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper; grease parchment paper.
Step 2
Combine stout beer and butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; heat until butter melts and beer looks glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove beer mixture from heat; whisk in sugar and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder until dissolved and smooth. Whisk in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended. Add baking soda; mix in flour gradually until batter thickens and no lumps remain, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cake before serving, at least 4 hours.
Cook’s Note:
You can make a simple icing by blending 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar with 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese. This sweet but tangy frosting is the perfect topping for the rich and dark cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 617 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat30g | 38% |
Saturated Fat18g | 91% |
Cholesterol115mg | 38% |
Sodium508mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate84g | 31% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Total Sugars50g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium52mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium232mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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