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Guinness® Chocolate Cake with Irish Cream Buttercream

Guinness® makes this chocolate cake moist with deep chocolate flavor with hints of coffee and is topped with a decadent Irish cream buttercream frosting.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 586 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Guinness®
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Irish cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease a bundt cake pan and lightly dust it with cocoa inside.
  2. In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat the eggs until they are light lemon colored.
  4. Mix the coffee granules into the Guinness®. Slowly add the Guinness®, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla to the eggs, beating until combined well. Add the dry mixture to the bowl and beat on medium speed until just combined.
  5. Pour into the prepared bundt pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes, then invert the cake onto a baking rack. Let cool completely.
  7. To prepare the frosting, place the butter in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar. Beat into the butter until incorporated.
  8. Beat in the Irish cream until mixed in completely.
  9. Add in the remaining powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until you have reached the desired consistency of icing that you prefer. You can make it light and fluffy or thick frosting if wanted.
  10. Frost the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
  11. Store in a closed container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • You can omit the coffee in the cake if you don't have it, but it really amps up the chocolate flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 586kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 451mg (19%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 69g (138%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586

% Daily Value*

Calories 586kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 451mg 19%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 69g 138%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.