Description
This Guinness Chocolate Cake features a rich and moist texture, thanks to sour cream and dark chocolate. Perfect for celebrations or a comforting dessert after dinner, it’s easy to make and simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- â…ž cup / 110 g all-purpose flour
- â…ž 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
- â…“ 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
- â…“ 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
- â…“ cup / 67 g granulated sugar
- â…“ cup / 30 g dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted*
- â…“ cup / 80 g full fat sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter or grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round baking pan; line the bottom with a round of parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl or measuring cup, whisk together sour cream, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla until well mixed. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until nearly combined, leaving a few dry streaks.
- Pour in the hot coffee or water and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin but should combine well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center springs back when touched and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack before inverting it to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting or decorating to avoid melting any toppings.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg