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Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe
The Guinness Chocolate Cake combines the deep, malty flavor of Guinness beer with rich cocoa to create a moist and tender chocolate cake. The batter is enhanced with chocolate chips for added texture and topped with an Irish whiskey buttercream frosting that adds a smooth, boozy sweetness. The cake's density and fudgy qualities make it a substantial dessert suited for gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
large
Calories:
468 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
Guinness Chocolate Cake
- 440 ml Guinness beer 15 ounces, canned
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder plus a little extra for the pan
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup neutral-flavored oil
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Irish Whiskey Buttercream
- ½ cup butter dairy-free if needed, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Irish whiskey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 11x9 inch baking dish with butter then sprinkle some cocoa powder over the top. Shake the baking sheet so the cocoa powder covers the butter.
- Pour half the can of Guinness into a small pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Set the pot aside.
- While the Guinness is heating, make the rest of the cake. Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add the oil, vinegar, and the remaining Guinness in the can and whisk. Pour the hot Guinness into the bowl and carefully whisk it into the batter. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. After 10 minutes, remove the cake from the baking dish and let it cool completely on a cooling rack. Once it is completely cool, cover it with the frosting.
Cup of Yum
Irish Whiskey Buttercream
- Place the butter, powdered sugar, and Irish whiskey in a large bowl. Cream together using electric beaters. For a thinner frosting, use more whiskey.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 large slice (of 12)
Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
108mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 large
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 large slice (of 12) | |
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.