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The Perfect Chocolate Guinness Cake

Shaziya
The Perfect Chocolate Guinness Cake is a rich, indulgent treat that combines deep cocoa flavors with the malty warmth of Guinness. With just 20 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, this cake is surprisingly simple yet utterly luxurious, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 12 people

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 10 tablespoons butter, melted 5oz/142g
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder 3oz/85g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 8oz/225g
  • 1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar 8oz/225g
  • 1 cup Guinness stout 8floz/240ml
  • 3/4 cup sour cream 6oz/170g
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 10oz/284g
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Butter Glaze

  • 1/2 cup butter 4oz/115g
  • 2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 4oz/115g
  • 1 tablespoon honey or golden syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line with parchment a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar and the Guinness.
  • Whisk in the sour cream, and then the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until evenly mixed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-60 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the butter glaze: combine the butter, chocolate, and honey in a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan and heat gently until the butter and chocolate melt. Stir together and let cool until thickened but still pourable.
  • Once the cake has cooled, transfer the cake to a serving plate and pour the glaze on the cake. Let the glaze set for an hour or two before serving if you wish.
  • Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Keyword baking dessert, chocolate cake, Guinness recipe, Irish-inspired cake, moist cake
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