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Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe

Nigella Lawson's Chocolate Guinness Cake

Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake is a rich, dark, and ultra-moist chocolate cake infused with Guinness stout. The beer enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a malty depth, while the luscious cream cheese frosting provides a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. It is a visually striking dessert that looks just like a frothy pint of Guinness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 250 ml Guinness stout
  • 250 grams unsalted butter
  • 75 grams cocoa powder
  • 400 grams granulated sugar
  • 142 ml sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 275 grams all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
For the Frosting:
  • 300 grams cream cheese room temperature
  • 150 grams powdered sugar
  • 125 ml heavy cream

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and line a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the Guinness and butter. Place over low heat until the butter melts completely.
  3. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Add the sour cream mixture into the Guinness mixture and stir gently.
  6. Sift the flour and baking soda together, then whisk into the wet ingredients until smooth and lump-free.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
For the Frosting:
  1. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the heavy cream and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  3. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting generously over the top of the cake only, mimicking the frothy head of a pint of Guinness.

Notes

My Tips to Make the Best Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter after adding the flour, as that can make the cake dense.
  • Use full-fat sour cream for the best texture and flavor. When making the frosting, be sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
  • And always let the cake cool completely before frosting, or the frosting will melt.

Nutritional Value

One slice of Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake (assuming 12 slices) approximately provides:
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Protein: 6g
Please note that nutritional values can vary slightly depending on exact ingredients used.