Step 1

This recipe originated on an episode of Giada Entertains. Episode: Go Green or Go Home.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 inch spring form pan and line the bottom with parchment. Butter the parchment as well.

Step 3

In a small saucepan heat the 1 stick of butter and stout over medium heat until the butter is melted. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

Meanwhile in a medium bowl whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, yogurt, eggs, extract and salt until smooth. Pour in the stout mixture and whisk again until fully incorporated. Add the flours and baking soda and fold to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Allow to cool completely.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, use a handheld mixer on medium speed to beat the heavy cream, sugar and whiskey to soft peaks, about 1 minute. Serve the cake dolloped with whisky whipped cream.