Guinness Chocolate Earthquake Cake: Indulge in Richness!
A decadent chocolate cake infused with Guinness, featuring a rich and boozy flavor that is absolutely sinful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the Guinness and cocoa powder until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Guinness mixture and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra boozy kick, consider adding a splash of Irish cream liqueur to the frosting.
- This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg