Description

This Guinness Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream with its rich flavor and moist texture. Made simple with key ingredients like coffee and sour cream, it’s perfect for any celebration or as a comforting dessert after dinner.

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 and lightly butter or grease an 8-inch round baking pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl or measuring cup, whisk together sour cream, oil, egg, and vanilla until well mixed. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the sour cream mixture, stirring until nearly combined with a few dry streaks remaining.
Add hot coffee or water to the mixture and stir until smooth. It will start off sloppy, but mix it well.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center springs back and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan on a wire rack until cool enough to touch, then invert to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure the egg is at room temperature for the best results.
Using good quality dark chocolate will enhance the overall flavor of the cake.
Allow the cake to cool completely for the best texture before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg