Delicious Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe for St. Patrick's Day
Looking for a delectable treat to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Look no further than this irresistible Chocolate Guinness Cake. Made with melted butter, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and of course, Guinness, this cake is the perfect combination of moistness and rich chocolatey flavor. Enhancing the taste are eggs, sour cream, and a splash of vanilla extract. All-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda come together to create a tender and airy texture. Once baked, the cake is topped with a simple yet decadent chocolate glaze. Drizzle it over the cake, letting it cascade down the sides for an irresistible presentation. Whether you're Irish or not, this cake will delight your taste buds with its exquisite flavor and moist texture.
Ingredients:
- Melted butter
- Cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar (caster sugar)
- Brown sugar
- Guinness
- Eggs
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Butter (for glaze)
- Chocolate (for glaze)
- Golden syrup or honey (for glaze)
Cooking steps:
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and Guinness. Mix well.
- Add in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Incorporate all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda into the mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, chocolate, and golden syrup/honey for the glaze.
- Once the ingredients are melted and combined, drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Enjoy this flavorful and moist Chocolate Guinness Cake, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or any special occasion!
