Air Fryer Guinness Chocolate Cake (Print View)

Rich, moist chocolate cake with Guinness stout, air-fried to perfection. Quick 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

# Method:

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 distributed.
04 - Combine Guinness, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Mix thoroughly until homogeneous.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
06 - Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth top with spatula for even baking.
07 - Place pan in preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 23-27 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out with few moist crumbs.
08 - Remove from air fryer and let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving or top with whipped cream and chocolate ganache if desired.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates an unexpectedly tender crumb that rivals oven-baked cakes
  • That subtle Guinness undertone makes people guess your secret ingredient for days
  • Ready in under an hour with ingredients you probably have in the pantry right now
02 -
  • Cold ingredients will seize the melted butter and create lumps, so let everything sit out for 20 minutes
  • Overmixing develops gluten and makes the cake tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Every air fryer runs differently, so check your cake at 23 minutes the first time
03 -
  • A glass pan lets you check the bottom for doneness without opening the air fryer
  • The Guinness flavor mellows overnight, so this cake tastes even better made ahead

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