Chocolate Guinness Layer Cake – a delicious recipe with stout, cold butter, Dutch, all-purpose, sugar, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(set oven rack to second-lowest position).
2
Grease three 9 or 10-inch round cake pans then line the bottoms with parchment paper, then butter the paper.
3
Bring 2 cups stout beer and 2 cups butter to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add in cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth; cool slightly.
5
In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt.
6
In another bowl using an electric mixer beat eggs until thick and lemon coloured (about 5-6 minutes, this is important must beat for no less than 5 minutes!) add in the sour cream and beat until well combined.
7
Add the stout/chocolate mixture to the egg mixture; beat JUST to combine.
8
Add in the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
9
Divide the batter equally among the three pans.
10
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cakes test done.
11
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to plates.
2395
kcal
Calories
123
g
Fat
316
g
Carbs
35
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups guinness stout beer (or use a similar beer), 2 cups cold butter, cubed, 1 1/2 cups unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.
Yes, Chocolate Guinness Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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