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Chocolate Stout Cake

By: Melissa Belanger
Infused with the flavor of your favorite Irish beer, this simple chocolate stout cake is full of intense chocolate flavor and topped with a silky, sweet chocolate frosting. This chocolate Guinness cake is the perfect way to end your St. Patrick's Day, but it's great anytime of year.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
15 servings
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Ingredients 

For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Guinness
  • 1 cup vegan butter, 2 sticks
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Guinness or other stout
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For serving:

  • 1 - 2 pints dairy free ice cream

Instructions 

For the cake:

  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Heat Guinness, butter, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour into the flour mixture and whisk to combine.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, almond milk, coconut yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Whisk the egg mixture into the batter.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 35 - 40 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting.

For the frosting:

  • Sift the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl, discarding any clumps that are left in the sieve.
  • Add the beer, chocolate, cocoa and butter to a saucepan and heat until melted.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the powdered sugar and whisk to combine.
  • Add the vanilla extract and whisk until the frosting is smooth.
  • Pour onto the cake and spread to coat the top completely.
  • Allow the cake and frosting to cool completely before serving.

To serve:

  • Slice cooled and frosted cake into squares.
  • Top each piece with a scoop of your favorite dairy free ice cream.
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Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is calculated for cake and frosting only.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 462kcal (23%), Carbohydrates: 78g (26%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 15g (23%), Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 22mg (7%), Sodium: 273mg (12%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 61g (68%)