Old World Guinness Cake Recipe

Name: Old World Guinness Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; ½ cup stout beer (pour stout slowly into measuring cup, do not measure foam); ½ cup soft pitted prunes, chopped; 3 12 fine quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped (use only bittersweet); 1 ¼ cups flour; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup stout beer (pour stout slowly into measuring cup, do not measure foam)
½ cup soft pitted prunes, chopped
3 12 fine quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped (use only bittersweet)
1 ¼ cups flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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["Move oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush 6 cup Bundt pan or 8""x3"" ovenproof ring mold with half the melted butter and chill 2 minutes.", "Butter again with remaining melted butter then chill until pan is needed.", "Bring stout to a boil in a small saucepan and add prunes.", "Remove from heat and let stand until most of the liquid is absorbed.", "Meanwhile, sift together flour, baking soda and salt into a bowl.", "Set aside.", "Melt the chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter together in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat and set aside.", "Beat together eggs, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until thick, about 2 minutes.", "Add chocolate mixture and beat until just combined.", "Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.", "Stir in prune mixture until combined well.", "Spoon batter into pan and bake until a wooden toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes.", "Cool cake in mold on a rack 10 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely, at least 30 minutes."]

1087

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, ½ cup stout beer (pour stout slowly into measuring cup, do not measure foam), ½ cup soft pitted prunes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Old World Guinness 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old World Guinness Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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