Guinness Chocolate Cake

4.67 from 21 votes

Rich, deep dark, and full of dark chocolate flavor, this Guinness Chocolate Cake is beyond delicious. It's made with just a few simple but totally wholesome ingredients and without refined sugars.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, International, Irish

Keyword: Guinness cake, Guinness Chocolate Cake, healthy chocolate Guinness cake, healthy Guinness cake

Servings: slices

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Natalie

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup Guinness (dark beer)
½ cup butter cubbed
1 cup coconut sugar
¼ cup cacao powder
2 cups whole wheat flour I used Spelt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 350F (176C) on the oven.
Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some of the paper hanging out opposite sides like handles. Set aside.
Prepare and measure all ingredients. I like to use measuring cups.
In a small saucepan, bring Guinness beer to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, until it slightly reduces. Add in the butter and sugar and whisk everything until the butter melts completely and sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, greek yogurt, and vanilla. Use the whisk.
Add in Guinness mixture into a bowl and whisk to combine. Make sure the Guinness mixture is cooled so you don't boil the egg mixture.
Stir in flour, cacao, and baking soda. Keep stirring until the mixture is thick, smooth, and glossy. Use the whisk.
Finally, fold in cacao nibs/chocolate chips (if using).
Pour the mixture into a prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake!
Take the loaf pan out of the oven. Let it cool completely.
Carefully take the Guinness Cake out of the pan and place it on a platter.
Slice and serve.

Notes

Makes 12 slices that serve 12 people.

Substitutions

You can substitute whole grain Spelt flour with any whole grain flour. Or use plain/all-purpose flour if you prefer. Substitute at a 1:1 ratio.
You can substitute butter with coconut oil. Substitute at a 1:1 ratio.
You can substitute Grek yogurt with plain yogurt or sour cream. Note that sour cream is high in calories. Substitute at a 1:1 ratio.
Substitute Guinness beer with or any other stout beer.
You can substitute cacao nibs with dark chocolate chips. Aim for 75%-85% dark chocolate.

Storing

Counter: Once the cake is completely cooled, place it under the cake dome or in an airtight container and keep it on the counter for up to 3 – 4 days. Refrigerator: Cake will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, in an airtight container.

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