Description
Savor the rich, decadent flavors of Guinness Chocolate Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries stout beer and chocolate. Each slice unveils moist layers adorned with creamy frosting, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or indulging in a cozy night at home, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix Guinness, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar to desired sweetness and consistency.
- Assemble by layering frosting between cooled cakes and spreading it on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg