This rich and moist Guinness chocolate cake will blow you away. The subtle coffee and caramel notes of the Guinness add a deep, complex flavor that perfectly complements the rich chocolate flavor. Top it off with a thick layer of perfectly sweetened Irish whiskey buttercream frosting and everyone will be begging for the recipe!
Don’t wait until St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy this chocolate Guinness cake. Guinness and chocolate are a match made in heaven – they complement each other, the bold profile of Guinness stout matching the indulgent sweetness of chocolate. You don’t even have to like beer to fall in love with this cake! Among all the chocolate cake recipes, this is one of our favorites. It’s made in a single bowl and is foolproof. It’s super rich in flavor, perfectly sweetened, ultra moist, and totally dreamy.
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Ingredients needed
Aside from the Irish beverages, this Guinness chocolate cake is made from pantry staples. This is what you’ll need:
- Guinness chocolate cake: Guinness, all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, neutral-flavored oil, vinegar, and chocolate chips.
- Irish whiskey buttercream: Softened butter, powdered sugar, and Irish whiskey.
Does Guinness chocolate cake taste like beer?
Guinness and dark stouts are often described as having chocolate-y undertones, so while the combination of beer and chocolate might sound a bit far-fetched at first, the pairing works well! The Guinness complements the chocolate, adding a deep, complex flavor without overpowering the chocolate. The dark, malty flavor of Guinness enhances the chocolate flavor in the cake, making it richer and more intense. Even if you don’t like beer, you’ll love this cake! The Guinness boils, reducing, and the caramel and chocolate notes intensify. The Guinness keeps the cake moist, omitting the need to add eggs.
Tips for making Guinness chocolate cake
This recipe is practically foolproof, but a few handy tips can elevate your baking game, leaving you with a moist cake with rich chocolate flavor. Here’s what to keep in mind:
- Temperature: Aside from the Guinness that you’ll boil, let all of the other ingredients reach room temperature before you start baking. This helps ensure even mixing and a smoother batter.
- Mixing: Be mindful not to over mix your batter as it can make your cake too dense.
- Boil: Once the beer starts boiling, it’ll get really foamy. To make sure it doesn’t boil over, opt for a pot that’s bigger than you’d usually reach for.
- Measure : You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: baking is a science! Measure carefully whenever you’re baking to set yourself up for success.
What to serve with Guinness chocolate cake
This chocolate Guinness cake recipe works well as a decadent and indulgent dessert when you want to finish with a sweet note! Enjoy it after your savory meals or with an Irish cream latte !
Since Guinness is only ever sold in packs of four cans (at least where we live) then you’ll have three more cans to drink, so make a meal to eat before your delve into this cake! Chocolate Guinness crock pot beef stew or Guinness spiked Irish chili are both comforting meals. Then bake a loaf of this whole wheat Irish soda bread and finish the whole amazing St. Patty’s Day-themed meal with this Guinness chocolate cake.
Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
Guinness Chocolate Cake
- ▢ 440 ml can of Guinness (15 ounces)
- ▢ 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 softened butter (dairy-free if needed)
- ▢ 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ▢ 1 ½ tablespoons Irish whiskey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 11×9 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. 440 ml can of Guinness
- 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. 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup neutral-flavored oil, 2 teaspoons vinegar, ½ cup 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.
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. ½ cup softened butter, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons Irish whiskey
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Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Guinness Chocolate Cake
- 440 ml can of Guinness , 15 ounces
- 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 softened butter , dairy-free if needed
- 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. 440 ml can of Guinness
- 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. 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup neutral-flavored oil, 2 teaspoons vinegar, ½ cup 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.
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. ½ cup softened butter, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons Irish whiskey
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