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Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This Guinness Chocolate Cake combines the bold flavor of Guinness stout with rich cocoa for a moist, chocolatey dessert. Made with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, sugar, butter, and of course Guinness, this cake is a unique twist on classic chocolate cake. Serve it with cream cheese frosting for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

  • Guinness stout
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Cream cheese (optional for frosting)
  • Powdered sugar (optional for frosting)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  • In a saucepan, heat the Guinness and butter until melted. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs and vanilla extract, then add to the Guinness mixture.
  • Sift together flour and baking soda, then fold into the wet ingredients.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Let cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting (optional).

Notes

  • Ensure Guinness is room temperature before mixing.
  • For added richness, top with a cream cheese or chocolate ganache frosting.
  • Can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a lighter option.

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