Description
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream is an indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the unique depth of Guinness beer. This moist, fudgy cake topped with creamy Irish buttercream is perfect for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day, birthdays, or any occasion where you wish to impress your guests. Each slice offers a delightful harmony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make and versatile in presentation, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain full-fat yogurt (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup fresh vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 4 sticks unsalted butter (for frosting, at cool room temperature)
- 6 cups powdered sugar (sifted for frosting)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Irish cream (such as Bailey’s)
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Sprinkles or chocolate curls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and Guinness until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling the cakes, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in Irish cream and melted chocolate until smooth.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with buttercream in between and cover the top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg