Description
Rich Guinness chocolate cake with Irish buttercream weaves Irish culinary magic into a dessert that celebrates tradition and indulgence. Layers of deep chocolate and creamy frosting invite you to savor a delightful slice of Ireland’s sweet heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup Guinness stout beer
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Dairy and Eggs:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (like Baileys)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, ensuring smooth removal later.
- Create a rich liquid base by gently warming Guinness and butter in a saucepan until fully integrated, then whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Combine sour cream, eggs, and vanilla in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a creamy foundation. Gradually incorporate the cooled Guinness mixture, stirring to develop a harmonious blend.
- In a separate vessel, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps. Slowly fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Distribute the batter evenly between prepared cake pans, ensuring balanced layers. Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to rest in their pans for 10 minutes, enabling structural stabilization. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before further preparation.
Notes
- Boost the cake’s rich flavor by using high-quality dark cocoa powder with deep, intense chocolate notes.
- Create a moist, tender crumb by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which helps them blend seamlessly.
- Prevent dry edges by checking the cake a few minutes early and using the toothpick test – a few moist crumbs mean perfectly baked cake.
- Enhance the cake’s depth by letting the Guinness and cocoa mixture cool slightly, allowing flavors to meld and develop complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg