Guinness Chocolate Brownies
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Guinness Chocolate Brownies
Description
This recipe for Guinness Chocolate Brownies uses Guinness stout as a liquid ingredient along with vegetable oil and melted butter, which adds richness and moistness to the dense cocoa-based batter. The combination of white sugar, cocoa powder, and flour creates a classic brownie texture balanced by the distinctive flavor of the stout. Baking in a parchment-lined 9×9 pan ensures even cooking and easy removal.
The ganache topping is prepared by melting semi-sweet chocolate with butter and Guinness, then whisking in powdered sugar for sweetness and a creamy, thick finish. This chilled ganache adds a smooth, shiny layer that contrasts with the slightly crumbly brownie base when cut into bars, enhancing presentation and taste.
These brownies can be served as an indulgent dessert or snack, pairing well with coffee or cream. Letting them cool fully before topping and cutting allows the texture to set properly for clean slices and optimal mouthfeel.
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/3 cup Guinness stout beer
- 2 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled, salted
- 4 egg
- 2 cup flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
Ganache:
- 10 oz chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 4 tbsp butter salted
- 4 tbsp Guinness stout beer
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9×9 square baking pan and line it with parchment paper so it has handles on two opposite sides.
- In a large bowl, mix together oil, beer, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Next, add butter and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs and mix until well combined.
- In a medium bowl whisk flour and cocoa powder and slowly add the mixture to the egg mixture. Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a just few crumbs. Allow brownies to fully cool.
Ganache:
- Place chocolate chips, butter, and beer into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until for 30 seconds. Stir well and microwave for 30 seconds more. Repeat until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth, and fully combined.
- Pour ganache over brownies and spread into an even layer. Chill to set.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 545kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 444IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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