Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe
This rich and moist Chocolate Guinness Cake combines the deep, robust flavors of Guinness stout and cocoa with a smooth cream cheese frosting that mimics a frothy pint of Guinness. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent dessert, this cake offers a delightful balance of chocolate and stout flavors with a creamy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- Butter, for the pan
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups superfine sugar
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
Frosting
- 1 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan thoroughly and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make the cake batter: In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the Guinness stout and unsalted butter. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted completely, then remove the pan from heat. Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and superfine sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this mixture to the Guinness-cocoa blend and mix to combine thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour and baking soda until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cake has risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting: Using a food processor or mixing by hand, sift the confectioners’ sugar to break up any lumps. Add the cream cheese and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Slowly add the heavy cream, mixing continuously until the frosting is smooth, spreadable, and fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, remove it from the springform pan and place it on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake only, shaping it to resemble the frothy top of a pint of Guinness.
Notes
- For best results, use a good quality Guinness stout to enhance the rich flavor of the cake.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before making the frosting to achieve a smooth texture.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored, covered in the refrigerator, helping the flavors to meld.
- Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute the superfine sugar with regular granulated sugar if unavailable.
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