Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent delight of Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream. This delightful dessert unites the bold flavors of Guinness beer with luscious chocolate, creating a moist cake that’s perfect for any celebration, whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or a family gathering. Topped with a creamy Irish buttercream frosting, this cake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for any dessert table. Its simple preparation makes it accessible for bakers of all levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy this signature treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain full-fat yogurt (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup fresh vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 4 sticks unsalted butter (at cool room temperature)
- 6 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Irish cream (such as Bailey’s)
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Sprinkles or chocolate curls for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: sour cream (or yogurt), vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and Guinness.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, prepare the Irish buttercream by beating butter until creamy and then gradually adding sifted powdered sugar and Irish cream.
- Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg