Easy Air Fryer Guinness Chocolate Cake (Print)

A rich chocolate cake infused with deep Guinness stout flavors, made effortlessly in the air fryer for a quick yet decadent dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 320°F for 5 minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - Grease and line a 7-inch round cake pan that fits comfortably in your air fryer basket.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine Guinness, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared cake pan and smooth the top surface evenly.
07 - Place pan in preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 23-27 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Remove 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, or top with whipped cream or chocolate ganache if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this tender crumb that somehow feels lighter than oven-baked cakes while staying incredibly moist
  • That subtle Guinness note deepens the chocolate flavor without tasting like beer at all
  • From mixing bowl to dessert in under an hour with almost zero cleanup
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients truly matter here since cold liquids can cause the butter to seize and create tiny lumps
  • Every air fryer heats differently so start checking at 23 minutes and trust your toothpick test over the timer
  • Do not overmix the batter once you combine wet and dry ingredients or the cake will become tough
03 -
  • Measure your flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off rather than scooping directly
  • The cake is done when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs rather than completely clean

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