Guinness Cake

Ingredients

• 115 g Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 240 ml Guinness Stout Beer (regular Irish stout, room temperature)
• 50 g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted)
• 200 g Granulated Sugar (white)
• 120 g Sour Cream (full‑fat)
• 2 units Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 275 g All‑Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 2.5 tsp Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (pinch)
• 200 g Mascarpone Cheese (room temperature)
• 100 ml Double Cream (heavy cream, chilled)
• 80 g Powdered Sugar (sifted)
• 15 g Unsalted Butter (for greasing) (softened)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the pan.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Prepare the Cake Tin

   Butter the edges of a 9‑inch round cake tin, line the bottom with parchment paper, and butter the parchment for extra release.

   Time: PT3M

3. Melt Butter and Combine with Guinness

   In a saucepan over low heat, melt the 115 g butter, then stir in the Guinness until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

   Transfer the butter‑Guinness mixture to a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

   Time: PT3M

5. Sift Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

   Time: PT2M

6. Fold Dry into Wet

   Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet batter using a spatula, mixing just until no streaks remain.

   Time: PT5M

7. Transfer to Tin

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT2M

8. Bake

   Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Cool the Cake

   Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

   Time: PT10M

10. Prepare Mascarpone Frosting

    In a clean bowl, beat the mascarpone, double cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

    Time: PT8M

11. Frost the Cake

    Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula. Slice and serve.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g