Description
A rich and moist Chocolate Guinness Cake infused with the deep flavors of Guinness stout, paired with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting. This recipe yields a decadent dessert perfect for celebrations or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or two 8-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Heat Guinness and Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the Guinness stout and cubed butter. Stir occasionally until the butter is fully melted. Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt ensuring even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until combined. Incorporate this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just to combine, avoiding overmixing.
- Add Guinness-Chocolate Mixture and Buttermilk: Gradually pour the cooled Guinness and cocoa mixture into the batter, stirring until smooth. Then mix in the buttermilk completely to create a velvety batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased cake pan(s). Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool entirely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cake has fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake surface. Slice, serve, and enjoy this luscious treat.
Notes
- Ensure the Guinness and butter mixture is cooled before adding to the other ingredients to prevent curdling.
- Use room temperature eggs and dairy for best mixing results.
- For extra richness, consider adding a tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- The cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Allow the cake to reach room temperature before serving if refrigerated to enhance flavor and texture.
