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Say sláinte with a heaping slice of this Guinness chocolate cake! Guinness and chocolate are a match made in heaven when it comes to flavor combinations. The rich, creamy flavor of Guinness pairs perfectly with the smooth, sweet taste of chocolate. Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! Guinness has a unique flavor that sets it apart from other beers.
It has a rich, malty taste that is slightly bitter and has a creamy texture. This flavor profile complements chocolate exceptionally well. Chocolate is also rich and has a creamy texture, and when paired with the bitterness of Guinness, the result is a perfect balance of flavors.
Yield: 12 servings . Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup Guinness 1/2 cup butter, cubed 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup baking cocoa 2 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup Daisy Brand® Sour Cream 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda Icing: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Chocolate Guinness cookies with Baileys frosting recipe Pork chops with Guinness and onion gravy recipe Method: Grease a nine-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the Guinness and butter until the butter is melted.
Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and cocoa until blended. Combine the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; whisk into the beer mixture. Combine flour and baking soda; whisk into beer mixture until smooth.
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack.
Remove the sides of the pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and cream; beat until smooth (do not over-beat).
Remove the cake from the pan and place on a platter or cake stand. Ice top of the cake so that it resembles a frothy pint of beer. Refrigerate leftovers.
Source: Taste of Home * Originally published in August 2017, last updated in March 2025..
