Description
Rich Guinness Chocolate Cake beckons chocolate enthusiasts with its deep, malty undertones and luxurious crumb. Dark Irish stout infuses this dessert with complex layers of flavor, promising a memorable indulgence you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Guinness stout
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
Chocolate and Dairy Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (65 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) sour cream
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare equipment: Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and set oven temperature to 350°F.
- Create liquid base by heating Guinness and butter in saucepan until fully melted, then whisk in cocoa powder and allow to cool completely.
- Separately combine dry ingredients: sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Create wet mixture by whisking eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well integrated.
- Gently fold cooled Guinness-cocoa mixture into wet ingredients, ensuring smooth and consistent texture.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring carefully to prevent lumps and maintain even consistency.
- Evenly distribute batter between prepared cake pans, smoothing surfaces with spatula.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with toothpick inserted into center.
- Remove cakes and allow to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and remaining Guinness, mixing until silky and spreadable.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, generously frost and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter texture and tangy flavor boost.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend to make the cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Add a dash of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate and Guinness flavors without overwhelming the cake.
- Try dark chocolate cream cheese frosting by mixing in melted dark chocolate for deeper richness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg