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Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This decadent Guinness chocolate cake recipe is the perfect dessert, featuring rich chocolate flavor enhanced by the deep notes of Guinness stout. Moist and delicious, it's ideal for any occasion. Perfect keywords include "Guinness cake," "chocolate stout cake," and "rich chocolate dessert."

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  • In a saucepan, bring Guinness and butter to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat, whisk in cocoa and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, beat sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add to the chocolate mixture.
  • Sift together flour and baking soda. Fold into the batter until fully incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before frosting as desired.

Notes

  • For added flavor, pair with a cream cheese or chocolate ganache frosting.
  • This cake improves in flavor if left overnight.

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