CHOCOLATE GUINNESS LAYER CAKE

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A very moist dense chocolate cake that gets even better with age! The dark beer is what gives this cake an intense flavor! This cake will not fit into a regular size 12-cup bundt pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 (9 or 10-inch) cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda (yes, 1 tablespoon!)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Grease three 9 or 10-inch round cake pans then line the bottoms with parchment paper, then butter the paper.
  • Bring 2 cups stout beer and 2 cups butter to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add in cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth; cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • 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.
  • Add the stout/chocolate mixture to the egg mixture; beat JUST to combine.
  • Add in the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
  • Divide the batter equally among the three pans.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cakes test done.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3182.4, Fat 156.8, SaturatedFat 95.3, Cholesterol 626.5, Sodium 3693.4, Carbohydrate 427.8, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 271.2, Protein 38.1

Luca Luca
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This cake is the perfect combination of chocolate and Guinness. It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


kolawole sylvester
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This was the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The Guinness gave it a wonderful flavor and the cake was so moist. I've already made it twice and it's a new favorite in my house!


hshyar Barware
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Overall, this cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the Guinness gave it a unique twist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Azeem Aslam
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This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Amir naeem
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This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Luiginne October
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The cake was delicious and moist, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Harris C kailon
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This cake was amazing! It was the perfect balance of chocolate and Guinness. I will definitely be making this again.


monsuralam mostafa
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Khan sameer
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Derrick Carter
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the Guinness gave it a unique twist.


Doder Kala bota
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


aizaz ktk
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This cake is amazing. It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.


Sarwar Abdulla
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This cake was delicious! The Guinness gave it a wonderful flavor and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Sampath Udana
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


Raphaelia Unobuagha
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This chocolate Guinness layer cake was a hit at my party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the Guinness gave it a unique twist. I'm definitely making this again!


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