Chocolate Guinness Layer Cake

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A very moist dense chocolate cake that gets even better with age! The dark beer is what gives this cake an intense flavor! this cake will not fit into a regular size 12-cup bundt pan.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Grease three 9 or 10-inch round cake pans then line the bottoms with parchment paper , then butter the paper.

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Bring 2 cups stout beer and 2 cups butter to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Add in cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth.

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Cool slightly.

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In a large bowl whisk the flour , sugar , baking soda and 1-1 / 2 teaspoons salt.

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In another bowl using an electric mixer beat eggs until thick and lemon coloured add in the sour cream and beat until well combined.

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Add the stout / chocolate mixture to the egg mixture.

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Beat just to combine.

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Add in the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.

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Divide the batter equally among the three pans.

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Bake for about 35 minutes , or until the cakes test done.

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Cool in pans for 10 minutes , then remove to plates.

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Ingredients

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stout beer, butter, dutch-processed cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, sour cream