Description
A rich chocolate cake with Guinness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- Chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the Guinness stout.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with chocolate frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- You can make the cake a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish