Guinness Chocolate Cake: The Indulgent Treat You Need Today
Indulge in the rich flavors of Guinness Chocolate Cake with a creamy Irish Buttercream frosting that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the Guinness and cocoa powder until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the Guinness mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Combine all mixtures and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with Irish Buttercream.
- To make the frosting, beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and Irish cream liqueur until smooth.
Notes
- Serve with fresh berries for extra flavor.
- This cake pairs well with coffee or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Guinness Chocolate Cake, Irish Buttercream, dessert, indulgent treat