Easy Air Fryer Guinness Chocolate Cake (Printable)

Rich 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 (125 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) Guinness stout, at room temperature
07 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
08 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Topping

11 - 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, for dusting
12 - Whipped cream or chocolate ganache, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes.
02 - Grease and line a 7-inch (18 cm) round cake pan that fits your air fryer basket.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In another bowl, combine Guinness, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
07 - Place the pan into the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 23–27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Remove the cake from the air fryer and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving, or top with whipped cream or chocolate ganache if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Guinness creates this incredibly moist crumb that practically melts on your tongue
  • The air fryer gives you a bakery quality cake without heating up your whole kitchen
  • That subtle hint of roasted malt makes this the most sophisticated chocolate cake youll ever make
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from seizing up when you mix everything
  • That toothpick test is crucial because air fryers can vary wildly in actual temperature
  • Overmixing activates too much gluten and you will end up with a tough rubbery cake
03 -
  • Test your pan fits in the air fryer basket before you start mixing everything
  • Rotate the pan halfway through if your air fryer has a hot spot
  • Let the cake cool completely before adding any frosting or it will melt right off

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