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Guinness Chocolate Poke Cake

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A rich, moist chocolate cake with a boozy chocolate filling and whipped Guinness topping, perfect for parties or special desserts.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (90g)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (70g) dark cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) Guinness Beer
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (180g) semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Guinness beer
  • 1 3/4 cups (420ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Guinness Beer
  • 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (29g) cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Chocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 cake pan and preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Beat the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Add the eggs in two batches and mix until incorporated.
  5. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  6. Add half of the flour mixture to the batter and mix until combined.
  7. Add the Guinness and mix until combined.
  8. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until smooth.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 32-35 minutes.
  10. Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes all over the top.
  11. Microwave sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and Guinness until warm.
  12. Whisk the chocolate and milk until smooth, microwaving more if needed.
  13. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cake while still warm.
  14. Cool the cake for about an hour, then refrigerate until completely cooled.
  15. Whip the heavy whipping cream and Guinness until it begins to thicken.
  16. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla, then whip until stiff peaks form.
  17. Spread whipped topping evenly over cooled cake.
  18. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Notes

Let the cake chill well before adding whipped topping for the best texture.

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