Guinness Chocolate Cake
A moist and dense chocolate cake infused with the deep flavor of Guinness, topped with Irish cream frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup instant coffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the Guinness stout and cocoa powder in a large bowl until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the stout mixture to the dry ingredients, then mix in the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
- Beat the butter in a bowl until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and Irish cream until creamy and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the Irish cream frosting.
- Serve and enjoy for St. Patrick’s Day or any special celebration!
Notes
Measure ingredients well for steady results. Use room temperature eggs and sour cream for an even batter mix. If desired, add a dusting of cocoa or chocolate shavings before serving.