Description
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream is a luxurious dessert that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and Guinness beer for a decadent treat. This moist chocolate cake, topped with a creamy Irish cream buttercream frosting, is perfect for any festive occasion—from St. Patrick’s Day to birthdays or simple gatherings at home. Its fudgy texture and indulgent taste will leave your guests raving. Whether served alongside fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cake is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and Guinness until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with Irish buttercream made by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar and Irish cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg