Say sláinte with a heaping slice of this Guinness chocolate cake!
Guinness and chocolate are a match made in heaven when it comes to flavor combinations. The rich, creamy flavor of Guinness pairs perfectly with the smooth, sweet taste of chocolate.
Guinness has a unique flavor that sets it apart from other beers. It has a rich, malty taste that is slightly bitter and has a creamy texture. This flavor profile complements chocolate exceptionally well. Chocolate is also rich and has a creamy texture, and when paired with the bitterness of Guinness, the result is a perfect balance of flavors.
Guinness chocolate cake recipe
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 1 cup Guinness
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup Daisy Brand® Sour Cream
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Icing:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Method:
- Grease a nine-inch, springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the Guinness and butter until the butter is melted.
- Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and cocoa until blended.
- Combine the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; whisk into thebeer mixture.
- Combine flour and baking soda; whisk into beer mixture until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack.
- Remove the sides of the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add confectioners’ sugar and cream; beat until smooth (do not over-beat).
- Remove the cake from the pan and place on a platter or cake stand.
- Ice top of the cake so that it resembles a frothy pint of beer.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Source: Taste of Home
* Originally published in August 2017, last updated in 2024.
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