Best 2 Guiness Chocolate Cake Recipes

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of the Guinness chocolate cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the unique taste of Guinness stout with the irresistible allure of chocolate. This recipe is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth, complemented by a velvety chocolate ganache that adds a touch of sophistication. The distinct malty character of Guinness adds a subtle complexity to the cake, while the rich chocolate notes create a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a showstopping cake that will be the star of any occasion.

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CHOCOLATE ORANGE GUINESS CAKE

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Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Orange Fall Winter

Yield 10-12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

For the cake:
8 ounces butter, at room temperature
8 ounces soft dark brown sugar
10 ounces self-raising flour (or 10 ounces plain / all-purpose flour sifted together with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder)
1 pinch salt
2 heaping tablespoons cocoa
Grated rind of 1 orange
4 large eggs
1/2 cup Guinness
For the icing:
4 oz butter
8 oz Confectioners' sugar / icing sugar
Juice of one orange and the orange's grated rind

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375F. Grease 2 8-9-inch cake pans. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, baking powder (if needed), salt and cocoa into a bowl. Add the orange rind to the creamed butter and beat in the eggs, one at a time, including a spoonful of the measured flour mixture with each one, and beating well between additions. Gently mix in the Guinness, a tablespoonful at a time, including another spoonful of flour with each addition. If there's any flour left over, fold it in gently to mix; blend thoroughly without over-beating. Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth down, and put the cakes into the center of the preheated oven. Reduce the heat to moderate (350F) and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cakes are springy to the touch and shrinking slightly in the pans. Turn out and cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, make the icing. Cream the softened butter and icing sugar together thoroughly, then blend in the grated orange rind and enough juice to make an icing that is soft enough to spread. When the cakes are cold, use half the icing to sandwich them together, and spread the rest on top.

GUINESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake St. Patrick's Day

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

for the cake
250 ml Guinness ( 1 Cup)
250 grams unsalted butter (9 oz)
75 grams cocoa powder (3/4C)
400 grams caster sugar ( 2 Cups) --- I make my own in the food processor
142 ml sour cream (3/4 Cup)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
275 grams plain flour (2 Cups)
2 ½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
for the topping
300 grams cream cheese ( 8 Oz)
150 grams icing sugar ( 1 ¼ Cup)
125 ml double cream (or whipping cream) (1/2 Cup) -- I found you don't need quite that much

Steps:

Method 1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/180°C/350ºF, and butter and line a 23cm / 9 inch springform tin. 2. Pour the Guinness into a large wide saucepan, add the butter - in spoons or slices - and heat until the butter's melted, at which time you should whisk in the cocoa and sugar. Beat the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla and then pour into the brown, buttery, beery pan and finally whisk in the flour and bicarb. 3. Pour the cake batter into the greased and lined tin and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Leave to cool completely in the tin on a cooling rack, as it is quite a damp cake. 4. When the cake's cold, sit it on a flat platter or cake stand and get on with the icing. Lightly whip the cream cheese until smooth, sieve over the icing sugar and then beat them both together. Or do this in a processor, putting the unsieved icing sugar in first and blitz to remove lumps before adding the cheese. 5. Add the cream and beat again until it makes a spreadable consistency. Ice the top of the black cake so that it resembles the frothy top of the famous pint.

Tips:

Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and a smooth batter.
Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it, as this will help the frosting set properly.
For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or a combination of dark and milk chocolate.
If you don't have Guinness, you can substitute it with a stout or another dark beer.
To make the cake gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
To make the cake dairy-free, use dairy-free milk and butter.
For a vegan cake, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) and dairy-free milk and butter.

Conclusion:

With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy Guinness frosting, and moist texture, this cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a fan of chocolate cake or Guinness, or you're just looking for a new dessert to try, this cake is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this Guinness chocolate cake a try – you won't be disappointed!