Description
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with the unique depth of stout. Each slice delivers a moist and velvety texture, topped with creamy Irish buttercream. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy evenings at home when you’re craving something sweet.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup Guinness stout (or other stout)
- 4 cups icing sugar, sifted
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with Guinness until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat butter for frosting until creamy; gradually add icing sugar and cream until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cakes and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute Guinness with strong brewed coffee for an extra flavor boost. Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for added texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.