Easy Air Fryer Guinness Chocolate Cake (Printable Version)
A rich, moist chocolate cake infused with deep Guinness stout flavors, made effortlessly in the air fryer for a quick yet decadent dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup Guinness stout, room temperature
07 - 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
12 - Whipped cream or chocolate ganache for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 320°F for 5 minutes to ensure proper baking temperature.
02 - Grease and line a 7-inch round cake pan that fits comfortably inside your air fryer basket.
03 - Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly incorporated.
04 - Combine Guinness, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
07 - Place pan in preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 23 to 27 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Remove cake from air fryer and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Optionally top with whipped cream or chocolate ganache.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The stout beer creates an incredibly moist crumb that lasts for days without drying out
- Rich chocolate flavor deepens overnight, making it even better the next day
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly and prevent curdling
- Overmixing develops gluten, making the cake tough instead of tender
03 -
- Test your air fryer with an empty pan first to ensure proper fit and air circulation
- The toothpick test is your friend, moist crumbs are perfect, wet batter needs more time