This Guinness chocolate cake is a rich, moist, chocolate cake spiked with stout beer.
Malty, sweet, and perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party.
Nor am I a huge stout drinker.
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Yet, combine the two together for Guinness chocolate cake, and you have my attention.
So be sure to buy a six-pack so you have enough to drink with your slice of cake.
For something sweeter, use all white sugar and add a tablespoon more of cocoa powder.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
How to Store and Freeze
The unfrosted cake can be made ahead.
Tightly wrap the cooled cake and store it at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Let come to room temperature before serving.
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In a large saucepan place the stout and butter.
Cook over medium-high heat until the butter has melted.
Add the cocoa powder and sugars and whisk together.
Take off the heat and allow it to come to room temperature.
Add to the butter-stout mixture and whisk together.
In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add to the stout-butter mixture and whisk together until it just comes together.
Bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes.
Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Spread frosting on the cooled cake and serve.
