Decadent Chocolate Stout Cake Recipe

What is Chocolate Guinness Cake?

Chocolate Guinness cake is a rich chocolate cake infused with a full bottle of Guinness stout. Even if you don’t enjoy beer, fear not; the stout’s flavor isn’t overwhelming. Instead, it deepens the chocolate taste, much like how coffee enhances chocolate in some desserts. This cake can be made with either chocolate stout or regular Guinness, both yielding delightful results. A luscious chocolate ganache frosting complements its deep chocolatey goodness

How to Make Chocolate Guinness Cake

This stunning cake might look complex, but crafting it is straightforward, requiring no special skills. Here’s what you’ll need to create this decadent dessert:

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Guinness beer (chocolate stout works well too)
• ½ cup strong black coffee
• 2 cups unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 ½ cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 ⅓ cups sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat three 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray or butter and line them with parchment paper.
2. Bring the Guinness, coffee, and butter to a simmer in a large saucepan. Once simmering, add the cocoa powder, whisking until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
4. Add the cooled Guinness mixture to the egg mixture and beat until just combined. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. The cakes are done when a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting

1. Heat the cream until just simmering. Remove from heat, add the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until spreadable, about 90 minutes.
2. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a plate and spreading ⅔ cup of frosting over the top. Top with the second layer, repeat the frosting, and add the third layer. Finally, spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides, adding chocolate curls if desired.

Storage Tips

Keep the chocolate Guinness cake covered at room temperature for 3-4 days. Refrigeration is possible but may alter the texture. For longer storage, follow guidelines for freezing cake.