Guinness Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Guinness Chocolate Cake, blending deep chocolate flavors with a hint of stout for an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Melt the butter with Guinness in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved; let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the cooled beer mixture with dry ingredients, adding eggs and vanilla; mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute Guinness with another stout or coffee. - Enhance texture by adding chocolate chips or nuts based on preference.