Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe
This Guinness chocolate cake recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers. Featuring Guinness beer, the cake is rich and moist with a hint of malty depth, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Ideal for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion, this dessert impresses with both flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, heat Guinness and butter until butter melts. Remove from heat, whisk in cocoa powder, and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add the Guinness mixture, then combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
- Once cake is cooled, frost and serve.
Notes
- This cake has a rich, deep flavor from the Guinness, which enhances the chocolate.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
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