Kevin Weeks’ Guinness Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Moist and Rich Kevin Weeks' Guinness Cake Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup Guinness stout ( or other stout )
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup unsweetened dutch cocoa ( apparently this is pretty important because it is acid neutral )
2 1/4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
icing , of your choice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
440
Sugar
46g
Fat
24g
Kevin Weeks' Guinness Cake is a rich and moist chocolate cake made with the addition of the famous Irish stout. This recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and beer. The cake is easy to prepare and is sure to be a hit with both adults and children (as long as they are of legal drinking age!). The addition of sour cream adds a slight tang and helps to keep the cake moist. Serve this cake with your favorite icing and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 170C / 340F, and prepare a 9-inch cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
2.In a medium-sized saucepan, pour in the Guinness beer and add the unsalted butter. Heat on low until the butter has melted, then whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Set aside to cool.
3.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Create a well in the middle.
4.Crack two eggs into the well and whisk briefly. Pour in the cooled Guinness and cocoa mixture and continue to mix with a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth.
5.Pour in the sour cream and stir until combined - the mixture should be thick and homogeneous.
6.Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7.Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with your favorite icing.

PROS

This cake is incredibly moist and rich, with a deep chocolate and Guinness flavor.
The sour cream adds a slight tang.

This is a great recipe for St.
Patrick’s Day, beer lovers, or anyone with a sweet tooth.

CONS

This cake is quite indulgent and not suitable for an everyday treat.
The alcohol in the Guinness is not cooked off, so it may not be suitable for children or those who do not consume alcohol.

This cake requires a little bit of preparation and baking time, so it is not a quick recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat. The cocoa powder used in this recipe has been linked to cardiovascular benefits, and dark chocolate may have antioxidant properties.

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