Chocolate Guinness Layer Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)
483
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).