"This deep and dark ode to Ireland is quite possibly the second best use of Guinness in the world, next, only, to drinking the black liquid gold beer...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) plus additional for dusting
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1 1 /4 teaspoons baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extreact
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1 1/3 cups room-temperature Guinness or other stout beer
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Lightly sweetened whipped cream
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For Caramel Sauce:
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1/3 cup Irish whisky such as Jameson or Bushmills
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter