Description
Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of this Guinness Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion, the deep flavors of Guinness and cocoa meld beautifully in this indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 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
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- Mix Guinness and butter: In a saucepan, heat Guinness and butter until melted. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Pour in the Guinness mixture and whisk to combine.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 45-55 minutes. Cool in pan.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream. Spread over cooled cake.
Notes
- For extra flair, dust the cake with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
