Description
Guinness chocolate cake blends Irish stout’s deep complexity with luxurious cocoa layers for an indulgent dessert. Dark, moist crumb and silky ganache create a memorable chocolate experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) Guinness stout
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (180 ml) sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ tsps baking soda
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) heavy cream (as needed)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper for seamless cake release.
- Liquid Base Creation: Melt Guinness and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until the mixture transforms into a glossy, unified liquid. Cool completely.
- Moisture Integration: Combine sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Slowly incorporate the cooled Guinness mixture, blending until thoroughly combined.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold into the liquid mixture, maintaining a smooth, consistent batter without overmixing.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool entirely within the pan.
- Frosting Preparation: Whip cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, beating until the frosting reaches a perfect spreadable consistency.
- Final Assembly: Once cake is completely cooled, generously spread cream cheese frosting across the top, mimicking the iconic foam of a Guinness pour.
- Serving Suggestion: Slice and serve as a sophisticated dessert, pairing beautifully with coffee or Irish cream liqueur for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Optimize Oven Temperature: Check your oven’s accuracy with a thermometer to ensure precise 350F heating, preventing uneven baking or dry cake edges.
- Prevent Batter Lumps: Sift dry ingredients thoroughly and mix gently to maintain a smooth, lump-free batter, ensuring a tender cake texture with uniform consistency.
- Control Moisture Balance: Use room temperature eggs and sour cream to create better ingredient integration, resulting in a more moist and cohesive cake structure.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow Guinness mixture to cool completely before combining with other ingredients, which helps develop richer, more complex chocolate and beer undertones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg