The old advertisements for Guinness® beer used to proclaim that it was a “lovely day for a Guinness.” Whether or not that is true, we can say one thing for certain: it’s a lovely day for a Guinness Chocolate Cake. The deep maltiness of the stout with the floral bittersweetness of chocolate makes for a match made in heaven that’s just heavenly on the tastebuds; the fact that the flavor comes packaged in a tender cake makes it all the sweeter (pun intended). On top is a frosting that resembles a head of foam and brings tanginess, creaminess, and luscious thickness. Guinness Chocolate Cake ensures that today is going to be lovely indeed!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 9 ounces unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 3/4 cup all-natural unsweetened cocoa powder, measured before sifting
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the icing:
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease the bottom of a straight-sided tube pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 3 –Grease the sides, the center tube, and the parchment paper.
Step 4 –Add the melted butter to a large mixing bowl.
Step 5 –Add the beer, the cocoa powder, and the granulated sugar, whisking until blended.
Step 6 –In a small mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, the eggs, and the vanilla, whisking until smooth.
Step 7 –While gently whisking the beer mixture, slowly pour the sour cream mixture into the large mixing bowl.
Step 8 –Combine the flour, the baking soda, and the salt in a bowl.
Step 9 –Fold the flour mixture into the beef mixture and whisk until blended.
Step 10 –Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 11 –Bake until a wooden toothpick comes out clean or with only moist clean crumbs, about 45-50 minutes.
Step 12 –Allow the cake to cool completely.
Step 13 –In a small, cold bowl, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Step 14 –In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, the powdered sugar, and the vanilla together until smooth.
Step 15 –Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold until combined.
Step 16 –Top the cooled cake with dollops of icing to better resemble foam on beer.
Step 17 –Slice and serve.
