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RCI-BR.004.0257.001

Guinness Cake

Guinness Cake is very popular during St. Patrick's Day. It's also quick and easy to make. Guinness Cake is best eaten after a week of it being sealed in an airtight container.

vegetarian
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, tapping out excess flour.
2
Combine flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl, whisking together to distribute the leavening agent evenly.
3
Heat the Guinness stout in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam, then remove from heat (do not boil).
4
Add unsalted butter to the warm Guinness and stir until completely melted and combined.
2 minutes
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream until well blended and smooth.
6
Pour the Guinness-butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisking gently until incorporated.
7
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding together with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
8
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
1 minutes
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
35 minutes
10
Remove cake from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.