Chocolate Guinness Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
This Chocolate Guinness Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a rich, moist chocolate cake infused with Guinness stout beer, giving it a deep, bold flavor. Topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect dessert for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any occasion. Easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, soft or 1 ½ sticks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup beer stout room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened, ½ stick
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
- Separately, in a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer, on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add flour mixture and stout, alternating them, beating until blended after each addition.
- Pour batter evenly into the baking pan.
- Bake about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely in pan before frosting.
- How To Make Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese with butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer(medium speed).
- Gradually add the powder sugar and vanilla and continue beating until smooth.
- If too thick, add the milk and beat until incorporated.
- Spread over the cake and decorate as you like.
Notes
- Pan Size: This recipe is designed for a 9x13-inch cake pan. If using a bundt cake pan or two 9-inch round pans, adjust the baking time accordingly (about 30-35 minutes for a bundt cake, 20-25 minutes for round cakes).
- Guinness Beer Substitutions: While Guinness Draught is recommended for its rich chocolate flavor, you can also use other stout beers (e.g., Chocolate Stout, Irish Stout) or non-alcoholic stout beer for a booze-free version.
- Storage Tips: Store the frosted cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Unfrosted cake can be frozen for up to 3 months—thaw at room temperature before frosting.
- Make-Ahead Option: You can bake the cake a day in advance and store it wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature. Prepare the cream cheese frosting separately and refrigerate it. Before frosting, bring it to room temperature and mix again for a smooth texture.
- Frosting Consistency: If the cream cheese frosting is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of heavy cream or milk to loosen it. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg
