Can I substitute Guinness Beer for the water in a cake mix?

Question

I want to make milk chocolate cake mix, using the beer instead of the water. Is this doable?

boulangere · Answer

Sorry to be so long responding, Matt Sloan. Loooong day at work. No. You'll be fine. I make a chocolate cake made with Stout, and the outcome is divine.

Matt S. · Answer

do you think the addition of the baking soda to the already bubbly beer would result in too much air incorporated into the cake? just wanted your thoughts

boulangere · Answer

Yes. But know that beer is obviously more acidic than water. For every  ounces of acidic ingredient, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to neutralize the acids.

ChefJune · Answer

Why don't you try it and then tell us how it worked out?

aargersi · Answer

I think so!  Look at Arielle Clementine's The Snakebite cake - that uses Guinness.  (Or just make her cake)

Can I substitute Guinness Beer for the water in a cake mix?

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