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Chocolate Guinness Cake

This Chocolate Guinness Cake is a rich, decadent dessert featuring moist layers infused with stout. Perfect for celebrations or simply enjoyable at home.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup Guinness extra stout
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the pan)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Chocolate shavings (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a saucepan, heat Guinness and butter until melted, then whisk in cocoa and sugar.
  • In a bowl, combine sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, then mix into the Guinness blend.
  • Gradually add flour and baking soda, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Cool the cake completely on a rack after baking.
  • Blend powdered sugar and cream cheese in a food processor, then add heavy cream.
  • Frost the cooled cake and optionally top with chocolate shavings.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
For a mocha flavor, add a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the batter.
Store leftovers wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 70