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Chocolate Guinness Cake

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Indulge in this rich and moist Chocolate Guinness Cake, perfect for sweet lovers and special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Cake pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the Guinness stout, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
  9. Fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  10. Once the cake has cooled, frost with the cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

This cake is perfect for any occasion and can be customized with different types of stout.

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