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Firefighter Approved Chocolate Guinness Cake

June 13, 2014 by Katie Bryson

Chocolate Guinness Cake on feeding boys.co.uk

The way to a firefighter’s heart is cake, lots and lots of cake. It’s genuinely quite shocking just how much cake a hungry watch can demolish, but believe me if you can impress them with your baking then you’re on the way to winning them over. They’re a tough crowd though, so you need a decent recipe.

This cake was actually a request from one of Matthew’s colleagues who’d tried it at a party recently, and inspired me to come up with my own version. After a spot of research I quickly established it was a Nigella recipe, so I started with her basic version then put my own spin on it.

It’s a dense and rich sponge, the fluffy cream cheese frosting is spiked with Baileys and put together it resembles a creamy glass of guinness. Matthew adores guinness and is equally fond of chocolate cake, so for him this will definitely keep me in his good books for a while…

Chocolate Guinness Cake on feeding boys.co.uk

Firefighter Approved Chocolate Guinness Cake
(adapted from a Nigella recipe)

For the cake
250ml guinness
250g unsalted butter
75g cocoa powder
400g golden caster sugar
140ml Greek Yogurt
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
275g plain flour
2.5 tsp bicarb soda

For the frosting
200g cream cheese
80g butter
300g icing sugar
2-4 tbsp Baileys

To decorate
25g dark chocolate, chopped

Method

1. For the cake: Pre-heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and grease and line a 23cm springform tin

2. Heat the guinness in a pan and add the cubed butter over a gentle heat until melted and then stir in the cocoa powder and caster sugar – use a whisk to get it smooth.

3. Beat the greek yogurt with the eggs and vanilla and then add to the buttery beer mixture before stirring in the flour and bicarbonate of soda.

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 45mins-60mins then leave to cool completely in the tin on a rack.

5. For the frosting:  Beat the cream cheese and softened butter together then sieve in the icing sugar and beat until combined. Gradually add the Baileys a spoon at a time until you reach a soft and fluffy consistency.

6. To decorate scatter with chopped dark chocolate

Perfect for feeding a crowd of hungry firefighters or the ideal bake for Father’s Day.

Looking for a date in uniform?!

Uniform Foodies App PicIf you’re interested in pairing up with someone in uniform on a permanent basis – good luck! Just kidding… you can check out the new Uniform Dating.com recipe app Uniform Foodies launched today for some inspiration of what you might cook for them should you score a date.

In a survey carried out by the popular dating website, curries were found to be the top food choice for fire fighters and those in the armed forces, with fish and chips the top choice for police officers and doctors, with nurses preferring salads. However in my experience cake appeals to ALL if you’re out to impress.

I’ve joined a team of bloggers coming up with recipes to be uploaded to the new app created by Michelin star Chef Michael Caines in association with Uniformdating.com. This cake is my entry, but you can take part too! If you’re up for it you can upload your own recipes to share with everyone. What would you like to cook up for someone in uniform?

Check out @UniformFoodies on twitter for more info

Disclosure: I was given a voucher to cover the costs of the ingredients and to promote Uniform Dating’s new recipe app… All views are my own, as is the firefighter who tested this recipe 😉

Filed Under: 1 Featured Posts, 1 Featured Recipes, Bakes, Brands, Food Writing, Sponsored Post, Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cake, Chocolate, guinness

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Comments

  1. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I’m not a big fan of Guinness to drink, but anything that involved chocolate and I will be happy. I am going to be craving cake all day now – thanks 😉

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 13, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      Sorry for inflicting a cake craving Dannii… but it is Friday!!!

  2. Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    OMG…. that looks lush. I have been looking for a good recipe for chocolate Guinness cake after becoming addicted to it while I was housebound and a friend used to bring it to me from a deli in Bow. Can’t wait to make this!

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 13, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Jeanne, yes I think this will fast become a firm favourite in this house, and quite possibly a regular request from the Fire Station… hope you’re recovering well after your accident – i’m sure cake speeds that process up 😉

  3. HELEN says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    I love a Guiness – although I do have to have a dash of blackcurrant in it! this cake looks amazing – so moist & moreish!

  4. Corina says

    June 14, 2014 at 5:49 am

    It’s such a delicious dark-looking chocolate cake. A good cake definitely appeals to everyone.

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 14, 2014 at 6:10 am

      Thanks Corina… I too love a dark rich cake especially the contrast against the creamy frosting.

  5. Jan Bailey says

    June 14, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Looks fabulous – not many calories there then!!!

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Jan. Nope… Def not a weight watchers approved recipe!!! Just as well it got taken to the fire station….

  6. Jude says

    June 15, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I occasionally send baking to my son’s platoon, I think you cake would disappear very rapidly in Aldershot. It looks so scrumptious, and I’m sure firefighters, like soldiers, need a few more calories then the rest of us.

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 16, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Quite right Jude… I think this cake is calorific enough to battle fires and march soldiers for miles!!! Eat cake for victory 😉

  7. Emily @amummytoo says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    I’ve never tried Guinness chocolate cake but the dense texture sounds scrummy. The icing looks perfect.

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 16, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks Emily… I love fluffy cream cheese frosting… much more yummy than buttercream.

  8. laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I loved the odd half pint of Guiness when pregnant. I think it is because it reminds me of coffee in looks an flavour. Adding Baileys to the icing is such a good idea. Bet this cake was so appreciated!

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 16, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks Laura – love a Guinness!

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