Guinness chocolate cake: The Best Indulgent Treat with Irish Buttercream
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake made with Guinness, topped with creamy Irish buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the Guinness and cocoa powder until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and add buttermilk.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting with Irish buttercream.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Use high-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Guinness Chocolate Cake, Irish Buttercream, dessert, chocolate cake