Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream
A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with Guinness stout, topped with creamy Irish buttercream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream for buttercream
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the Guinness stout, cocoa powder, and melted butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the stout mixture and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the buttercream by beating the cream and gradually adding the confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
Notes
Pair with a glass of Guinness for an authentic experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IU
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