GUINNESS CHOCOLATE AND WALNUT CAKE A fascinating combination of flavours this can be baked as a loaf or a cake. Spread with butter and served with good strong flavoured cheddar cheese it is delicious. 50 g (2 oz) butter, cut into small pieces 150 g (5 oz ) self raising flour 50 g (2 oz) demerara sugar 75 g (3 oz) walnuts, chopped 100 g bar of Cadbury's Bournville chocolate 150 ml (6 fl oz) Guinness 1 large egg 1/2 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/2 level teaspoon baking powder A 17.5 cm (7 inch) round cake tin or 1 kg ( 2 lb) loaf tin, greased and base lined with greaseproof paper Rub the butter into the flour, stir in the sugar and nuts. Break up the chocolate and melt it in the Guinness in a saucepan, over a gentle heat. Whisk lightly. When cool, blend the liquid into the dry ingredients with the beaten egg and rising agents. Transfer the mixture to the chosen tin and bake in a moderate oven 180 deg C, 350 deg F for 45 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 - 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. This cake moistens as it is kept. Back To Recipe Index. Back To My Main Page.