Description
A rich, moist dark chocolate cake enhanced with the bold flavor of non-alcoholic Guinness, topped with a silky ganache. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup non-alcoholic Guinness
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting or sweetening ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Mix in sour cream, melted butter, Guinness, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache, melt the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the cooled cake. Let it set before slicing and serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar or garnish with berries, if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Don’t overmix once flour is added to keep the crumb tender.
- The cake tastes even better the next day.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg