Ingredients
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- 1 cup Guinness extra stout
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the pan)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a saucepan, heat Guinness and butter until melted, then whisk in cocoa and sugar.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, then mix into the Guinness blend.
- Gradually add flour and baking soda, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Cool the cake completely on a rack after baking.
- Blend powdered sugar and cream cheese in a food processor, then add heavy cream.
- Frost the cooled cake and optionally top with chocolate shavings.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
For a mocha flavor, add a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the batter.
Store leftovers wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 70