Description
Guinness Chocolate Cake is a moist, fudgy, and rich dessert. The Baileys frosting adds a decadent touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
- ¾ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (65 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200 grams)
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil (120 ml)
- ½ cup buttermilk (120 ml)
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream (120 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Guinness beer (240 ml)
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (340 grams)
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar (540 grams)
- 4 to 5 tablespoons Baileys Irish cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Add oil, buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Add Guinness beer and mix until just combined.
- Distribute batter evenly between the cake pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove cakes and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Wrap cooled layers in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For frosting, beat butter in a mixer until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar on low speed.
- Add Irish cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Level the tops of each cake layer. Place the first layer on a serving surface and add 1 cup of frosting.
- Place the second layer upside down on top of the first. Frost the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer to catch crumbs.
- Refrigerate until crumb coat is firm. Frost the cake with remaining frosting.
- Pipe decorations if desired. Slice and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use extra stout or non-alcoholic Guinness.
- Chill layers for easier frosting.
- Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Guinness Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake, Baileys Frosting, Dessert