Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Guinness Chocolate Cake, a moist and decadent treat that combines chocolate with the depth of stout beer, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Guinness Stout
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients (eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and Guinness) with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with whipped heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Substitute dark cocoa powder for a deeper flavor. Add espresso powder for enhanced chocolate experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.