"For me, a chocolate cake is the basic unit of celebration. The chocolate Guinness cake here is simple but deeply pleasurable, and has earned its place as a stand-alone treat. Featured in: At My Table; A Feast For A Holiday, Or Everyday Exulting...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE:
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Butter for pan
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1 cup Guinness stout
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10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
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2 cups superfine sugar
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3/4 cup sour cream
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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FOR THE TOPPING:
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1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
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1/2 cup heavy cream