Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Guinness Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter for pan; 1 cup Guinness stout; 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 2 cups superfine sugar; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature; 1/2 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

Butter for pan
1 cup Guinness stout
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups superfine sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream

1
For the cake: heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
3
In a large saucepan, combine Guinness and butter.
4
Place over medium-low heat until butter melts, then remove from heat.
5
Add cocoa and superfine sugar, and whisk to blend.
6
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and vanilla; mix well.
7
Add to Guinness mixture.
8
Add flour and baking soda, and whisk again until smooth.
9
Pour into buttered pan, and bake until risen and firm, 45 minutes to one hour.
10
Place pan on a wire rack and cool completely in pan.
11
For the topping: Using a food processor or by hand, mix confectioners' sugar to break up lumps.
12
Add cream cheese and blend until smooth.
13
Add heavy cream, and mix until smooth and spreadable.
14
Remove cake from pan and place on a platter or cake stand.
15
Ice top of cake only, so that it resembles a frothy pint of Guinness.

1600

kcal

Calories

Fat

224

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter for pan, 1 cup Guinness stout, 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Guinness Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Guinness Cake

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