Name: Guinness Chocolate Cake | Rich Moist Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Description

This Guinness Chocolate Cake features rich chocolate flavor, moist texture, and is easy to make with pantry staples. Ideal for any chocolate lover!

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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the sour cream, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the sour cream mixture. Stir gently until combined, leaving a few dry streaks.
Gradually mix in the hot coffee or water until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until springy and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow cooling on a wire rack until the pan is cool enough to handle, then invert to cool completely.

Notes

For added richness, use high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or eating for improved flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg