Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe

This is an easy, rich chocolate cake that uses Guinness and a smooth cream cheese frosting.

introduction

This Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake is moist and deep in flavor. The beer adds a dark, rich taste and keeps the cake tender. It is good for parties and quiet nights. You can learn about other simple cakes like a banana coffee cake in the linked recipe for more ideas: banana coffee cake recipe.

why make this recipe

• The cake is very moist and full of chocolate taste.
• Guinness adds a strong, warm flavor you do not get from water.
• The cream cheese frosting makes the cake smooth and slightly tangy.
• It is good for birthdays, tea time, or any treat.

how to make Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake

1. Preheat your oven and get your pan ready.
2. Heat the Guinness with the butter until the butter melts.
3. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
4. Stir in the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
5. Mix the flour and baking soda in another bowl.
6. Gently fold the dry mix into the wet mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
8. Bake until a tester comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
9. Cool the cake fully before you add the frosting.
10. Beat the cream cheese until very smooth, then add powdered sugar and heavy cream slowly.
11. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup Guinness stout
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 2½ teaspoons baking soda
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream

Directions :

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Grease the springform pan well.
• Heat Guinness and butter until melted.
• Whisk in cocoa and sugar thoroughly.
• Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
• Mix flour and baking soda together.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
• Pour batter into prepared pan carefully.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes until done.
• Cool completely before frosting the cake.
• Beat cream cheese until very smooth.
• Add sugar and cream gradually together.
• Spread frosting over cooled cake generously.

how to serve Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake

• Cut the cake into slices and serve at room temperature.
• A dusting of cocoa or a few chocolate shavings on top looks nice.
• Serve with a cup of coffee or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

how to store Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake

• Keep the cake in the fridge if it has frosting. It will last 3–4 days.
• Wrap any cut slices in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.
• You can freeze slices for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

tips to make Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake

• Let the cake cool fully so the frosting does not melt.
• Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off.
• Do not overmix the batter; stop when you see no more flour.
• Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
• If you like more chocolate, add a few tablespoons of melted chocolate to the batter.

variation (if any)

• Swap cream cheese frosting for a simple chocolate ganache for a richer finish.
• Add a teaspoon of instant coffee to the wet mix to boost the chocolate flavor.
• Stir in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter for texture.

FAQs

Q: Can I use a different stout or beer?
A: Yes. Use any stout you like. The flavor will change a bit but it still works.

Q: Can I make this cake in two pans instead of a springform pan?
A: Yes. Bake in two 8- or 9-inch round pans. Check the baking time; it may be shorter.

Q: Can I make the cake ahead of time?
A: Yes. Bake and cool the cake, then freeze or chill. Frost the cake a day before serving for best taste.

Nigella Lawson Chocolate Guinness Cake

• Author: bennacer-blogbrandinggmail-com
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 65 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A rich and moist chocolate cake made with Guinness and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup Guinness stout
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 2½ teaspoons baking soda
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease the springform pan well.
3. Heat Guinness and butter until melted.
4. Whisk in cocoa and sugar thoroughly.
5. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
6. Mix flour and baking soda together.
7. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan carefully.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until done.
10. Cool completely before frosting the cake.
11. Beat cream cheese until very smooth.
12. Add sugar and cream gradually together.
13. Spread frosting over cooled cake generously.

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Notes

Let the cake cool fully before frosting to prevent melting. You can substitute cream cheese frosting with chocolate ganache for a richer flavor.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 40g
• Sodium: 350mg
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 70mg