A rich and moist cake with the deep, complex flavors of Guinness stout and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 250 ml Guinness stout chilled
- 250 grams unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 75 grams cocoa powder unsweetened
- 400 grams caster sugar
- 140 ml sour cream
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 275 grams all-purpose flour sifted
- 2.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch springform cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Guinness stout and butter; heat until the butter is melted.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the sour cream mixture into the Guinness mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the sifted flour and bicarbonate of soda, folding gently to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg