Description

This Guinness Chocolate Cake combines rich cocoa and creamy sour cream for a decadent treat that’s simple to prepare. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, this cake is sure to impress with its moist texture and chocolatey goodness!

Ingredients

Scale

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°F (163°C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine sour cream, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined. Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the sour cream mixture. Stir gently until just a few dry streaks remain.
Pour in the hot coffee or water and mix until the batter is smooth, which may take a bit of whisking.
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it into an even layer.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack until cool enough to handle, then invert onto the rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Sifting the cocoa powder helps avoid lumps and blends evenly into the batter.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg