Description

This Guinness Chocolate Cake is an exceptional choice for chocolate enthusiasts. With its rich flavor and moist texture, it combines simple ingredients like cocoa powder, sour cream, and dark chocolate, ensuring a delightful homemade dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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⅞ cup / 110 g all-purpose flour
⅞ cups / 175 g granulated sugar
½ cup / 45 g dutch-process cocoa powder , sifted*
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅓ cup / 80 g full fat sour cream
¼ cup / 56 g vegetable oil
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
scant ½ cup / 100 g hot brewed coffee or hot water
⅓ cup / 80 g heavy cream
¼ cup / 56 g unsalted butter, cut into chunks
2 oz / 56 g good quality dark chocolate (60-70%), finely chopped
⅓ cup / 67 g granulated sugar
⅓ cup / 30 g dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted*
⅓ cup / 80 g full fat sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch fine sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter or grease an 8-inch round baking pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and combine the mixtures.
Add hot coffee or water to the batter and stir until smooth, using a whisk if needed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is springy and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool before inverting onto a wire rack.

Notes

Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for better presentation.
Can be served with whipped cream or icing for extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg