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Decadent Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A rich, moist chocolate cake enhanced with Guinness stout and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) Guinness stout
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine Guinness stout and unsalted butter. Stir occasionally until the butter melts completely and the mixture is hot but not boiling (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Remove the pan from heat and whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder until completely smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and pale.
  6. Slowly pour the warm Guinness and cocoa mixture into the wet ingredients, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, gently folding with a spatula until just combined.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Beat softened cream cheese with softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
  11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
  12. For best results, refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the cake after 40 minutes to avoid drying out; tent with foil if browning too fast. Use room temperature eggs and sour cream for best texture. For frosting, ensure cream cheese and butter are softened but not melted. Chill frosting if too runny before re-whipping.

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Keywords: Guinness chocolate cake, cream cheese frosting, St. Patrick’s Day dessert, moist chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake recipe

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