Description
Chocolate Guinness Cake is a decadent dessert that masterfully combines rich chocolate and the bold flavors of stout beer. This moist, fudgy cake topped with cream cheese frosting is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual weeknight indulgences. The unique flavor profile will have everyone asking for seconds and ensures that this cake becomes a cherished favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream and Guinness until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg