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Guinness Chocolate Cake

Deliciously Rich Guinness Chocolate Cake for Chocolate Lovers

This Guinness Chocolate Cake is a moist, rich dessert, perfect for chocolate lovers, featuring a unique stout flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 can Guinness Beer
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • nonstick baking spray Nonstick Baking Spray For greasing the pan
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 oz White Chocolate melted
For the Salted Caramel (Optional)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Irish Whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • 10-cup Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray.
  2. Whisk together granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sour cream, Guinness, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, then mix in Baileys, whole milk, vanilla, salt, and melted white chocolate until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cake with Baileys buttercream. Optionally, drizzle with homemade whiskey salted caramel.
  9. Slice and serve, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting of the frosting. Adjust Baileys in frosting to taste.

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