Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Guinness Chocolate Cake. A moist and tender chocolate cake infused with the deep, malty notes of Guinness stout, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting reminiscent of the frothy head of a pint of Guinness. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 cup Guinness stout beer
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix beer and butter: In a saucepan, combine Guinness and butter over medium heat until butter melts. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth. Let cool.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the chocolate mixture.
- Add dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine with wet mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 45–50 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar, then beat in heavy cream until fluffy. Frost the cake.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- For extra richness, consider drizzling with chocolate ganache or serving with whipped cream instead of frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
