Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe

Method8 steps · about 3 hr 15 min

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line with parchment a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan. Set aside.

   Uses butter, as needed for greasing pan

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   Step 2: In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar and the Guinness.

   Uses 10 tablespoons (5oz/142g) butter, (melted) · ¾ cup (3oz/85g) cocoa powder · 1 cup (8oz/225g) granulated sugar · 1 ⅓ cups (8oz/225g) dark brown sugar · 1 cup (8floz/240ml) Guinness stout

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   Step 3: Whisk in the sour cream, and then the eggs (2 large) and vanilla extract (1 tablespoon) until fully combined.

   Uses Guinness and cocoa mixture · ¾ cup (6oz/170g) sour cream · 2 large eggs (at room temperature) · 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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   Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda (1), and salt (1 teaspoon). Whisk the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until evenly mixed.

   Uses 2 cups (10oz/284g) all-purpose flour · 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda · 1 teaspoon salt · wet cake mixture

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   Step 5: 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.

   Bake Guinness cake · 60 minUses cake batter

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   Step 6: 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.

   Uses ½ cup (4oz/115g) butter · ⅔ cup (4oz/115g) bittersweet chocolate, (finely chopped) · 1 tablespoon honey or golden syrup

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   Step 7: 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.

   Uses completely cooled Guinness cake · pourable chocolate butter glaze

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   Step 8: 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.

   Uses glazed Guinness cake