Description
This Delicious Chocolate Guinness Cake is a rich and moist dessert enhanced with the deep flavors of stout beer and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or cozy gatherings, this recipe delivers a decadent chocolate experience with a unique Irish-American twist.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Guinness Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the Guinness stout and unsalted butter. Stir until the butter melts completely, then whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Slowly pour in the cooled Guinness mixture, stirring continuously to blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda, then gently fold these into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top. Chill slightly or serve at room temperature as preferred.
Notes
- This cake is exceptionally rich and moist, and its flavor improves after resting for a day.
- You can double the frosting amount if you want to cover the sides of the cake as well.
- The Guinness stout enhances the chocolate flavor without imparting a beer taste.
