CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE

This Chocolate Guinness Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a sweet treat for St. Patrick's Day. The cake is rich in flavor and soft in texture for a combination that equals chocolate bliss.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a bundt pan (I used Coconut Oil and sprinkled flour on top) and set aside.

Step 2

Place the Guinness into a large saucepan and add the butter. Set the heat to low and melt the butter stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Whisk the cocoa powder and sugar into the butter mixture and remove from the heat.

Step 4

In a medium bowl beat the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla together. Pour into the saucepan and mix until combined.

Step 5

Using a separate small bowl whisk the flour and baking soda together and add to the chocolate mixture. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.

Step 6

Pour the cake batter into the greased pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan before attempting to remove it.

Step 7

Place the dark chocolate and heavy cream in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously. Once fully combined remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and Irish Cream if using.

Step 8

To thicken the ganache slightly place it in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes before pouring it over the cake.