Mexican Chocolate Stout Cake with Irish Whiskey Ganache

Name: Mexican Chocolate Stout Cake with Irish Whiskey Ganache
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1½ oz (45 g) Mexican chocolate; 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil; ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup (120 ml) Guinness stout; Nonstick baking spray that contains flour, for the pan; 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups (425 g) packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 6 oz (170 g) good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped; 1 cup (225 g) sour cream, at room temperature; 1½ tablespoons Irish whiskey; ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream

Preparation info

Makes
12
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Muy Bueno Fiestas

By Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Published 2023

About

This cake, with its hints of vanilla and cinnamon, is everything I love about Mexican chocolate. It is rich and flavorful, has a moist texture, and is guaranteed to impress. The whiskey ganache provides a glossy, not overly sweet finish that takes this cake over the top.

Ingredients

Cake

1½ oz (45 g) Mexican chocolate
1 cup (240

Americas
Feast of Saint Joseph
Microwave
Vegetarian
Cake
Central America
Mexico

Method

To make the cake, put the Mexican chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium power until softened, 30–40 seconds. Transfer the chocolate to a heavy, small saucepan, add the oil and cocoa powder, and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until all the ingredients are evenly blended. Remove from the heat, add the Guinness, stir to mix, and set aside to cool slightly