Make Chocolate Guinness Cake (And Learn Some Irish Slang!)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (caster sugar if available)
• 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
• 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (good quality)
• 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (plain flour; can substitute cake flour)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup Sour Cream (can use plain yogurt or buttermilk)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 can Guinness Stout (12‑oz can, about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (for glaze) (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup Semi‑Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 2 tablespoons Golden Syrup or Honey (either works)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease the 9‑inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper, then lightly butter the paper.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Melt Butter

   Place 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat and melt gently, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all‑purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a second bowl whisk the eggs, sour cream (or yogurt), vanilla extract, and Guinness until smooth. Then slowly pour in the melted butter while whisking continuously.

   Time: PT5M

5. Combine Wet and Dry

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula just until no flour streaks remain. Do not over‑mix.

   Time: PT5M

6. Bake the Cake

   Transfer the batter to the prepared springform pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

   Time: PT55M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Cool the Cake

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 20 minutes, then release the springform and let it cool completely before glazing.

   Time: PT20M

8. Prepare Chocolate Glaze

   In a small saucepan over low heat, combine ½ cup butter, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 2 Tbsp golden syrup or honey. Stir until smooth and fully melted.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

9. Glaze the Cake

   Place the cooled cake on a cake stand. Pour the warm glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to spread any excess if needed.

   Time: PT5M

10. Serve

    Slice the cake and serve plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

3 g