Description

This Guinness Chocolate Cake is a delightful treat featuring rich chocolate flavor enhanced by sour cream and coffee. Perfect for any occasion, it’s simple to prepare and delivers a moist, inviting dessert that chocolate lovers will adore.

Ingredients

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⅞ cup / 110 g all-purpose flour
⅞ cups / 175 g granulated sugar
½ cup / 45 g dutch-process cocoa powder , sifted*
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅓ cup / 80 g full fat sour cream
¼ cup / 56 g vegetable oil
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
scant ½ cup / 100 g hot brewed coffee or hot water
⅓ cup / 80 g heavy cream
¼ cup / 56 g unsalted butter, cut into chunks
2 oz / 56 g good quality dark chocolate (60-70%), finely chopped
⅓ cup / 67 g granulated sugar
⅓ cup / 30 g dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted*
⅓ cup / 80 g full fat sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch fine sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch round baking pan by lightly buttering or greasing the bottom and sides, and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk to mix thoroughly.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine sour cream, vegetable oil, the egg, and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the sour cream mixture. Mix until just combined with a few dry streaks remaining.
Gradually add the hot coffee or water into the batter and stir until the mixture is smooth, using a whisk if needed to incorporate fully.
Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring it's spread evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is springy and a toothpick slid into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Once baked, cool the cake on a wire rack until it's cool enough to invert, then let it cool completely on the rack.

Notes

Ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting for the best results.
Use quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor profile.
The cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg