Description
Guinness Chocolate Cake is a decadent and moist dessert made with Guinness stout, which enhances the rich chocolate flavor. This cake pairs perfectly with a creamy frosting, such as cream cheese or buttercream, making it a luxurious treat for any occasion. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or a St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
Ingredients
- Guinness stout
- Unsalted butter
- Cocoa powder
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake pans with parchment paper.
- Heat Guinness and butter, then whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Slowly add the Guinness mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, then add heavy cream and beat until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Guinness adds depth and richness to the chocolate flavor without being overpowering.
- The cake can be made in layers or as a bundt cake.
- Store leftover cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 250mg