guinness chocolate cake

Name: Guinness Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) Guinness draft beer; 3/4 cup(s) sour cream; 1 stick(s) unsalted butter (add 2 Tbsp if you'd like); 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa; 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 3 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; extra confectioners' sugar for dusting

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Linda Isaacs

Rhinebeck, NY

Updated on Nov 3, 2023

I've used a Bundt pan and springform pan for this cake. Dusted it with confectioners' sugar for a pretty presentation.

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A slice of Guinness Chocolate Cake on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Moist and delicious, this Guinness chocolate cake is filled with chocolate flavor. The beer enhances the chocolate flavor, and sour cream helps add moisture. The homemade chocolate cake is delicious simply dusted with powdered sugar. You could also whip up a chocolate frosting or powdered sugar glaze for a touch of richness.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup Guinness draft beer
3/4 cup sour cream
1 stick unsalted butter (add 2 Tbsp if you'd like)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
extra confectioners' sugar for dusting

How To Make guinness chocolate cake

Test Kitchen Tips

We buttered the pan and dusted it with extra cocoa powder.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter and line a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Pour the Guinness into a large wide saucepan. Add the butter – in spoons or slices – and heat until the butter is melted.
Step 3

Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa and sugar.
Step 4

Beat the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla. Then pour into the saucepan. Make sure you beat constantly so the egg does not cook.
Step 5

Whisk in the flour and baking soda.
Step 6

Pour the cake batter into the greased and prepared pan.
Step 7

Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
Step 8

Leave to cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
Step 9

Optional: Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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