A rich and moist cake with the deep, complex flavors of Guinness stout and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
A rich and moist cake with the deep, complex flavors of Guinness stout and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 250 ml Guinness stout chilled
- 250 grams unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 75 grams cocoa powder unsweetened
- 400 grams caster sugar
- 140 ml sour cream
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 275 grams all-purpose flour sifted
- 2.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch springform cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Guinness stout and butter; heat until the butter is melted.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the sour cream mixture into the Guinness mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the sifted flour and bicarbonate of soda, folding gently to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Absolutely delicious! The stout gives it a rich flavor. My friends loved it!
Easy to make! I like, but I used a different beer and it turned green. Still taste good.
Using a different beer? You sure that was the right choice? I mean, Guinness is what makes it special! 🤔
Wow, a green cake? That’s kinda wild! I didn’t think beer could do that. But glad it still tasted good! 🍰
I was skeptical about using beer in a cake, but it turned out amazing! A bit sweet for my taste tho.
Didn’t really taste the Guinness 🤔. Cake was okay, but not worth the hype. Sorry!
Honestly, I was skeptical about beer in cake. But I tried it and wow, it’s delicious! Who knew?!
I always thought beer and cake were a no-go, but this recipe changes everything! Looking forward to trying it myself. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Really? Beer in cake? I don’t know, sounds kinda weird to me. What’s next, a donut with salad dressing?
It was okay. Maybe a little too sweet for my taste. But my kids loved it!
Guinness? Seriously? I tried this and it just tasted bitter to me. Not a fan.
I get what you mean! The taste of Guinness can be strong for some. Maybe try it with less stout next time?
Isn’t beer in cake a lil weird? But it actually tasted quite nice! I might try it again but not sure if I like the idea.
Quick question, can I replace Guiness with any beer? Just curious 🤔
You can use any dark beer instead of Guinness, but it might change the flavor a bit. Just make sure it’s something rich!
I don’t know, I thought Guinness was special for this cake! 🤷♂️
My cake fell apart when I took it out of the pan. I followed the instructions but something went wrong.
It sounds like you might have not let it cool long enough in the pan! It’s super important to cool it before flipping. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! 🍰
Yummy! Gonna put some sprinkles on next time though 😉
Sprinkles? That’s an interesting twist! 😄 I never thought about that, but it sounds fun!
I was skeptical about using Guinness but wow, it adds a depth of flavor I didn’t expect! Will definitely make again.
I totally agree! The Guinness really does something special to the cake. It’s like a magic ingredient! 🍰
Really? Guinness? I thought that was just for drinking, not baking! How can it taste good in a cake?
This cake is AMAZING! The Guinness really adds depth to the flavor. I shared it at a party and everyone raved about it!
This is hands-down the best chocolate cake ever! So moist and rich. Loved it!
Super easy recipe! I made it with my kids and they loved helping! Tasted delicious.
I found this recipe hard to follow. What does ‘sifted’ even mean? I just mixed everything together and it turned out like mud.
I totally understand. Sifting can be confusing! It just means passing the flour through a sieve to make it lighter and remove lumps. Try it next time, you might like the results better. Don’t give up!
Best cake ever. Fluffy, rich, and chocolatey. I’ve made it twice this week! 🍫
I’ve tried this recipe too and it’s amazing! Best chocolate cake ever! 🎉
Sounds too rich to me. Is it really that good? 🤔