INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake
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2 Cups Guinness Stout
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4 Sticks Unsalted Butter (2 cups)
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1½ Cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (best if you use Dutch Process)
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4 Cups Flour
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4 Cups Sugar
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1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
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1½ Teaspoons Salt
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4 Large Eggs
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1⅓ Cups Sour Cream
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For the Italian Meringue
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⅔ Cup Egg Whites (4 to 5 whites)
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Pinch of Salt
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¼ Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
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1⅓ cups sugar
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¼ Cup + 1 Tablespoon Water
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3 Tablespoons Irish Whiskey
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For Chocolate Ganache
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1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
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1½ Cups Dark Chocolate (not to exceed 72% cocoa)