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Chocolate Guinness Cake

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Indulge in a rich Chocolate Guinness Cake with a velvety cream cheese frosting that's a showstopper for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking pan
  • mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the stout and oil, whisking to blend.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and eggs, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool before preparing the frosting.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  10. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize with coffee instead of Guinness or chocolate chips for added flavor.

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