Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Guinness stout
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Simple to Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the sour cream and Guinness stout, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 240mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and dense cake with a rich flavor
- Hints of Guinness stout add a subtle bitterness
- Chopped walnuts provide texture and crunch
- Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any Irish-themed occasion
User Comments:
- "This cake was a hit at our St. Patrick's Day party. Everyone loved the rich flavor and Guinness stout twist."
- "The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I added walnuts for an extra touch of crunch."
- "I'm not a big fan of Guinness, but I found this cake to be surprisingly delicious. The bitterness of the stout balanced perfectly with the sweetness of the cake."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have Guinness stout on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of dark beer or coffee.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.
