Guinness Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with Guinness stout, offering a deep, complex flavor that’s perfect for dessert lovers seeking an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 250g unsalted butter
- 75g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 400g granulated sugar
- 140g sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 275g all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the frosting:
300g cream cheese, softened
150g unsalted butter, softened
400g powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a saucepan, combine Guinness stout, butter, and cocoa powder. Heat gently until the butter melts, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Stir the cooled Guinness mixture into the sugar mixture.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting on one layer, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, garnish the cake with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/guinness-chocolate-cake/