Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe

By Nigella LawsonTotal Time1 hour 15 minutesRating5(6,947)NotesRead community notesFor me, a chocolate cake is the basic unit of celebration. The chocolate Guinness cake here is simple but deeply pleasurable, and has earned its place as a stand-alone treat.Featured in: AT MY TABLE; A Feast for a Holiday, Or Everyday Exulting or to save this recipe.Subscriber benefit: give recipes to anyoneAs a subscriber, you have 10 gift recipes to give each month. Anyone can view them - even nonsubscribers. Learn more.SubscribePrint OptionsInclude recipe photoAdvertisementIngredientsYield:One 9-inch cake or 12 servingsFor the CakeButter, for the pan1cup Guinness stout10tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter (see Tip)¾cup unsweetened cocoa2cups superfine sugar¾cup sour cream2large eggs1tablespoon vanilla extract2cups all-purpose flour2½teaspoons baking sodaFor the Topping1¼cups confectioners' sugar8ounces cream cheese at room temperature½cup heavy creamIngredient Substitution GuideNu...